Heart failure is a serious, long-term condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as well as it should. The name can sound frightening, but it does not mean the heart has stopped. Instead, it means the heart is weaker or stiffer than normal, so the body may not get all the blood and oxygen it needs. Many people live for years with heart failure by working closely with their medical team.
Common signs include shortness of breath, tiredness, swelling in the legs, ankles, or belly, and trouble with everyday activities. Some people notice a rapid heartbeat, coughing, or weight gain from fluid buildup.
R3 Stem Cell's Scottsdale Regenerative Medicine Center is a clinic in north Scottsdale, Arizona, and part of a regenerative medicine network headquartered in the same building. Clinicians David Greene, MD, PhD, MBA...
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