Description
Presence of CHF (Congestive heart failure) is defined by a patient having signs of heart failure at initial presentation as indicated by exertional dyspnea, orthopnea, shortness of breath, labored breathing, fatigue at either rest or with exertion, rales >1/3 of the lung fields, elevated jugular venous pressure, S3 gallop, or pulmonary congestion on x-ray believed to represent cardiac dysfunction.
Data type
boolean
Alias
- UMLS CUI-1
- C0018802