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cardiac insufficiency

/ˈkɑːrdiæk ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Traducción: Término médico que designa la incapacidad del corazón para bombear suficiente sangre y satisfacer las necesidades del organismo, lo que a menudo provoca síntomas como fatiga, dificultad para respirar y retención de líquidos.

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/ˈkɑːrdiæk ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/C1formalmedical
  • esTérmino médico que designa la incapacidad del corazón para bombear suficiente sangre y satisfacer las necesidades del organismo, lo que a menudo provoca síntomas como fatiga, dificultad para respirar y retención de líquidos.

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.

    esInsuficiencia cardíaca

    • 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.