心不全
Meanings
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Medical term for the condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood. Used in clinical and everyday contexts.
My grandfather was hospitalized for heart failure.
Symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath and swelling.
Usage patterns
- 心不全を起こすto suffer/develop heart failure
My grandfather developed heart failure last year and was hospitalized.
- 心不全で死亡するto die of heart failure
The actor died of heart failure.
- 心不全になるto develop heart failure
If high blood pressure continues, there is a risk of developing heart failure.