What are the Causes of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)?

  • Weakness of the heart muscle can occur as a result of damage from a heart attack, an infection, or excessive alcohol intake.
  • High blood pressure (hypertension) causes the heart to work harder to pump blood out to the rest of the body.
  • Problems with the heart valves and coronary arteries may cause CHF.
  • Persistent irregular heartbeat may result in CHF.
  • There may be other underlying conditions that may cause CHF.