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Heart Failure Hospitalization

Meaning

The clinical necessity of admitting a patient to a medical facility due to an acute exacerbation of heart failure symptoms, such as severe dyspnea, fluid overload, or systemic congestion. This event signifies a significant decompensation in the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently, requiring intensive medical management and often reflecting a poor prognosis in the context of chronic cardiovascular disease. Hormonal imbalances, such as thyroid dysfunction or excessive catecholamine activity, can precipitate or worsen these episodes.