Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Heart failure does not mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop working. It means that your heart is not able to pump blood the way it should. It can affect one or both sides of the heart. The weakening of the heart's pumping ability causes Blood and fluid to back up into the lungs The buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles and legs - called edema Tiredness and shortness of breath Common causes of heart failure are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is more common in people who are 65 years old or older,  Your doctor will diagnose heart failure by doing a physical exam and heart tests. Treatment includes treating the underlying cause of your heart failure, medicines, and heart transplantation if other treatments fail. Watch these simple explanatory videos for understanding the problem. Copy the link address to your browser 1) Chest pain - must know https://youtu.be/xZunqXM3G1Y 2) Heart failure https://youtu.be/rgN3ez7CkHc https://youtu.be/j2LlMRwoX94 3) Three things to do in chest pain - https://youtu.be/v7glVnwnLDg 4) Difference between heart attack and heart blocks vs heart failure https://youtu.be/X5FDPT2bY3I Subscribe My channel on YouTube for detailed explanation about you  health  concerns ( FREE OF COST ) https://www.youtube.com/dreducation & do share your feedback on the below link. Your opinion is valuable. http://prac.to/idax Regards Dr. Paramjeet Singh CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST YASHODA SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL  You can call me for ONE Free phone consultation at 955562424nine You can also come & visit me in my clinic for a detailed evaluation & examination Clinic add: Health & Heart clinic, 257 Shaktikhand 4 Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, UP  ( 3 km from Vaishali metro station in East Delhi side)