Heart failure occurs when your heart muscle becomes weakened over time, making it less efficient at pumping blood throughout your body. Several factors can contribute to this:

• Underlying heart conditions: Coronary artery disease, a condition where the heart’s arteries become narrowed, is a common culprit.
• High blood pressure: Consistently elevated blood pressure puts extra strain on the heart, gradually weakening its pumping ability.
• Heart attacks: Damage to the heart muscle caused by a heart attack can significantly impair its function.
• Heart valve problems: Issues with heart valves can disrupt normal blood flow, placing additional stress on the heart.
• Other conditions: Conditions like cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can also contribute to heart failure.

It’s important to note that experiencing one or more of these factors doesn’t necessarily mean you have heart failure. Consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis.