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Cardiac insufficiency (medically known as ‘heart failure’) means that the strength of the heart muscle is not sufficient to pump enough blood to the various organs.<\/p>\n

Cardiac insufficiency can have many different causes. Typical symptoms include tiredness, reduced performance, shortness of breath, lack of appetite and swollen legs. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cardiac insufficiency<\/h1><\/div>

Cardiac insufficiency (medically known as ‘heart failure’) means that the strength of the heart muscle is not sufficient to pump enough blood to the various organs.<\/p>\n

Cardiac insufficiency can have many different causes. Typical symptoms include tiredness, reduced performance, shortness of breath, lack of appetite and swollen legs. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The symptoms of cardiac insufficiency can be very unspecific, such as fatigue or decreasing performance. Cardiac arrhythmias also occur more frequently. Depending on which of the two sides of the heart is primarily affected, other symptoms may also occur: <\/p>\n

Left side of heart<\/strong> weak:<\/p>\n