The term heart failure can be a bit confusing. Most people associate it with a situation where the heart stops beating altogether. Well, heart failure is a condition where the heart is not strong enough to pump blood with required force and as a result blood flows through the body at a slower pace. A weak heart is not able to provide enough oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs that they need to carry out their functions. Having said that, heart failure is still a serious condition that requires timely and effective management; achieved usually through medication and lifestyle modifications