Heart failure

Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is a chronic illness that deteriorates over time. Heart failure, despite the name suggesting otherwise, is the inability of the heart to pump blood as effectively as it should. Your organs may suffer damage when your heart's pumping capacity is reduced, and fluid may build up in your lungs.

According to one study, persons with heart failure live 10 years less than people without the condition. According to another study, persons with chronic heart failure had survival rates between 80% and 90% for the first year, but that fell to between 50% and 60% for the fifth year and then to just 30% for the final ten years. According to a different study, the projected life lengths for patients with heart failure who were released from the hospital ranged from three to twenty years, depending on several variables like age and gender. When evaluating your prognosis, it's critical to examine your particular circumstances.