What does CHF stand for in a medical context?

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is the correct term used in a medical context to describe a condition in which the heart is unable to pump effectively to meet the body's needs for blood and oxygen. This term emphasizes the accumulation of fluid (congestion) that can occur in various parts of the body, particularly the lungs, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, and fatigue.

While "Chronic Heart Failure" may seem similar, it does not capture the specific symptoms associated with fluid buildup, which is an integral part of CHF. Other options like "Cardiac Heart Function" and "Coronary Heart Failure" do not accurately reflect the medical condition being referenced; one is too vague and the other describes a different issue related to coronary arteries. Thus, Congestive Heart Failure is the most precise term and widely accepted in clinical practice.