Heart Failure

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Definition

What is it: Heart failure refers to the inability of the heart muscle to provide the body with a sufficient supply of blood and oxygen. It is recognized as one of the most common chronic diseases, particularly affecting the elderly population.

What is it used for: This medical condition is used as a criterion to determine long-term care needs and establishes eligibility for social benefits such as care grades, home nursing, and medical equipment.

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  • Related entities: 2
  • Sources: 1

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Heart Failure
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Heart Failure

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Heart failure is defined as the heart's inability to supply the body with sufficient blood and oxygen. [1]
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Common symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, water retention (edema), exhaustion, and limited physical resilience. [1]
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Advanced stages of heart failure (NYHA III-IV) often involve a permanent requirement for nursing care. [1]
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Heart failure can provide the basis for claims for a care level, home nursing, and medical aids. [1]

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  1. https://salusmax.de/tr/pfle-xikon-2/herzinsuffizienz (Heart Failure)

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