Condition
HF medical abbreviation
HF means "heart failure".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for HF), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What HF means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| heart failure | None | Charting, Problem lists |
Example
Sample problem list entry: "HF."
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Questions
What does HF mean in medical terms?
HF means "heart failure".
Where is HF used?
HF shows up in charting and problem lists. Its category here is condition.
Is HF on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. HF is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.