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The gut hypothesis of heart failure. The gut hypothesis of HF proposes that low cardiac output and systemic circulation congestion lead to reduced intestinal perfusion, resulting in ischemia and consequently intestinal barrier disruption. A damaged barrier with increased permeability allows bacterial translocation and endotoxins to release into the bloodstream, contributing to inflammation and worsening HF.
