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Herzversagen

heart failure, cardiac failure

noun HAIRTS-fer-za-gen Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Usage Note

Herzversagen is used both for acute cardiac arrest and for chronic heart failure (Herzinsuffizienz is the clinical term for the chronic form). An Herzversagen sterben (to die of heart failure) is a common phrase.

Examples

"Er starb an akutem Herzversagen, bevor der Rettungswagen eintraf."

Natural Translation

He died of acute heart failure before the ambulance arrived.

Literal Translation

He died of acute heart failure before the ambulance arrived.

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