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When the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently throughout the body, kidney function issues are among the first complications to develop. Congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition that reflects ...

Left sided heart failure occurs when there is weakness or damage in the left side of the heart. Right sided heart failure develops when there is weakness of the muscles in the right side of the heart.

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Systolic congestive heart failure involves the left side of your heart losing its ability to pump effectively.Common symptoms include shortness of breath, ...