cardiac insufficiency

insufficiency /in·suf·fi·cien·cy/ (-sah-fish´in-se) inability to perform properly an allotted function.

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adrenal insufficiency 

1. hypoadrenalism; abnormally diminished activity of the adrenal gland.

2. adrenocortical i.

adrenocortical insufficiency  abnormally diminished secretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex, as in Addison's disease.

aortic insufficiency  defective functioning of the aortic valve, with incomplete closure resulting in aortic regurgitation.

cardiac insufficiency  heart failure.

coronary insufficiency  decrease in flow of blood through the coronary blood vessels.

insufficiency of the externi  deficient power in the externi muscles of the eye, resulting in esophoria.

ileocecal insufficiency  inability of the ileocecal valve to prevent backflow of contents from the cecum into the ileum.

insufficiency of the interni  deficient power in the interni muscles of the eye, resulting in exophoria.

mitral insufficiency  defective functioning of the mitral valve, with incomplete closure causing mitral regurgitation.

pulmonary insufficiency  defective functioning of the pulmonary valve, with incomplete closure causing pulmonic regurgitation.

thyroid insufficiency  hypothyroidism.

tricuspid insufficiency  defective functioning of the tricuspid valve, with incomplete closure causing tricuspid regurgitation; it is usually secondary to systolic overload.

valvular insufficiency 

1. dysfunction of a cardiac valve, with incomplete closure resulting in valvular regurgitation; named for the valve involved.

2. venous i.

velopharyngeal insufficiency  failure of velopharyngeal closure due to cleft palate, muscular dysfunction, etc., resulting in defective speech.

venous insufficiency  inadequacy of the venous valves with impairment of venous drainage, resulting in edema.

vertebrobasilar insufficiency  transient ischemia of the brain stem and cerebellum due to stenosis of the vertebral or basilar artery.

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cardiac insufficiency

n.

See heart failure.

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cardiac insufficiency,

the inability of the heart to pump efficiently. See also cardiac decompensation.

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insufficiency

inability to perform properly an allotted function.

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adrenal insufficiency

hypoadrenalism.

aortic insufficiency

inadequacy of the aortic valve, permitting blood to flow back into the left ventricle of the heart.

cardiac insufficiency

inability of the heart to perform its function properly; heart failure.

coronary insufficiency

decreased supply of blood to the myocardium resulting from constriction or obstruction of the coronary arteries, but not accompanied by necrosis of the myocardial cells. Called also ischemic myocardial necrosis.

hepatic insufficiency

inadequate liver function, short of hepatic failure.

ileocecal insufficiency

inability of the ileocecal valve to prevent backflow of contents from the cecum into the ileum.

pulmonary insufficiency

insufficiency of the pulmonary valve, permitting blood to flow into the right ventricle of the heart.

respiratory insufficiency

a condition in which respiratory function is inadequate to meet the body's needs when increased physical activity places extra demands on it. See also respiratory insufficiency.

thyroid insufficiency

hypothyroidism.

valvular insufficiency

failure of a cardiac valve to close perfectly, causing the blood to flow back through the orifice (valvular regurgitation); named, according to the valve affected, aortic, mitral, pulmonary or tricuspid insufficiency.

velopharyngeal insufficiency

failure of velopharyngeal closure due to cleft palate, muscular dysfunction, etc., resulting in defective swallowing with regurgitation through the nose.

venous insufficiency

inadequacy of the venous valves with impairment of venous drainage, resulting in edema.

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cardiac insufficiency

Heart failure, see there

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Patient discussion about cardiac insufficiency.

Q. What Is the Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure? My mother is 76 years ols and has been suffering from a heart disease for many years. Lately she has developed congestive heart failure. How is this situation treated?

A. The treatment of CHF focuses on treating the symptoms and signs of CHF and preventing the progression of disease. If there is a reversible cause of the heart failure (an infection, alcohol consumption, anemia, arrhythmia, or hypertension), that should be addressed as well. Treatments include exercise, eating healthy foods, reduction in salty foods, and abstinence from smoking and drinking alcohol.

Q. what is "pulmonary edema" and what are the risks? my Dr. told me I'm in a risk group for pulmonary edema, he tried to explain what it is but i didn't understand fully...if someone may give me a brief explanation- I'll appreciate it!

A. pulmonary edema occurs when, lets say, your heart left ventricle stops working properly and your right ventricle works fine. that means your lungs getting lets presume- 1 liter of blood -but your left ventricle can pump out of it only 990 ml. that means you have high blood pressure in your lungs and fluid comes out of blood vessels and fills your lungs, making it harder and harder breathing.

Q. describe the symptoms of congestive heart failure

A. Congestive heart failure (CHF), or heart failure, is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs. People with heart failure can't exert themselves because they become short of breath and tired.
As blood flow out of the heart slows, blood returning to the heart through the veins backs up, causing congestion in the tissues. Often swelling (edema) results. Most often there's swelling in the legs and ankles, but it can happen in other parts of the body, too. Sometimes fluid collects in the lungs and interferes with breathing, causing shortness of breath, especially when a person is lying down. Some may be unable to sleep unless sitting upright.
Heart failure also affects the kidneys' ability to dispose of sodium and water. The retained water increases the edema.