You’ve probably heard or read about congestive heart failure. Maybe you’ve even been told you have it, or know someone who has. In the future, however, you may not encounter the “congestive” part of the diagnosis as frequently in discussions with your doctor or in health articles like this. The term “congestive heart failure” is falling out of favor with doctors. A Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist explains why—and why the shift may signal better outcomes for patients.
This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
