It may be worse. Webstudy with quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like heart failure, mitral stenosis, treatment of hf and more. Webcongestive heart failure can cause:

Click the card to flip 👆. This happens when fluid collects in your lungs. * the mechanical and biochemical forces alter the size, shape, and function of the ventricles. * the myocardial contractility is affected. * the ability of the heart as a pump. It's also called pulmonary edema. Webcongestive heart failure (chf) is a condition in which the heart does not beat strong enough to supply a sustained amount of blood flow throughout the body.

* the ability of the heart as a pump. It's also called pulmonary edema. Webcongestive heart failure (chf) is a condition in which the heart does not beat strong enough to supply a sustained amount of blood flow throughout the body.