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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a serious and chronic condition that occurs when the heart becomes weak or damaged. This results in an inability to efficiently pump blood to the rest of the body. As the kidneys receive less blood, they are able to filter out less fluid. In turn, the body begins to retain this fluid. This fluid may build up in the lower limbs, in the abdomen, around the liver, and around the lungs. This “congestion” of fluid gives CHF its name.

What are the types and stages of congestive heart failure, and what are your treatment options? Let's discuss the signs and symptoms of CHF and what aid you can find at Cardiovascular Institute of the South.