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cardiac insufficiency

/ˈkɑːrdiæk ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

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/ˈkɑːrdiæk ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий неспособность сердца перекачивать достаточное количество крови для удовлетворения потребностей организма, что часто приводит к таким симптомам, как утомляемость, одышка и задержка жидкости.

A medical term referring to the heart's inability to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, often leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention.

  1. Heart failureC1formal

    A chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

    ruСердечная недостаточность

    • The patient was diagnosed with cardiac insufficiency and prescribed medication.
    • Cardiac insufficiency can lead to fluid buildup in the lungs and legs.
    • Treatment for cardiac insufficiency often includes lifestyle changes and diuretics.