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Malfunction of an artificial pacemaker
Pacemaker failure is the inability of an implanted artificial pacemaker to perform its intended function of regulating the beating of the heart. A pacemaker
Pacemaker_failure
Medical device for artificially stimulating heart contractions
A pacemaker, also known as an artificial cardiac pacemaker, is an implanted medical device that generates electrical pulses delivered by electrodes to
Pacemaker
Medical condition
eventually leading to pacemaker malfunction. There have also been reports of variations of this phenomenon resulting in the failure of implanted
Twiddler's_syndrome
Malfunction of medical implants
repeat surgical pacemaker-related procedure after the initial implantation. Causes of pacemaker failure included: lead related failure (lead migration
Implant_failure
Cardiac condition
ectopic pacemaker activity may take over the natural heart rhythm. This phenomenon (an intrinsically slower pacemaker activity being unmasked by failure of
Ectopic_pacemaker
Medical condition
Pacemaker syndrome is a condition that represents the clinical consequences of suboptimal atrioventricular (AV) synchrony or AV dyssynchrony, regardless
Pacemaker_syndrome
Failure of the heart to provide sufficient blood flow
signals, which are delivered by a pacemaker-like device. CCM is particularly suitable for the treatment of heart failure with normal QRS complex duration
Heart_failure
8th episode of the 1st season of The Pitt
junctional escape beat and heart block, which Mohan suspects is due to pacemaker failure. Willie surprises the staff with his medical knowledge. He shares
2:00_P.M._(The_Pitt_season_1)
Medical condition
pacemakers, or defibrillators might be implanted. The treatment of heart disease is rapidly changing and thus new therapies for acute heart failure treatment
Acute decompensated heart failure
Acute_decompensated_heart_failure
Enlargement of the heart muscle
use of a pacemaker has been advocated in a subset of individuals, to cause asynchronous contraction of the left ventricle. Since the pacemaker activates
Hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy
Enlargement of the heart
for heart failure. Anticoagulants: to reduce blood clot risk. Anti-arrhythmics: to maintain normal heart rhythm.[citation needed] Pacemaker: Coordinates
Cardiomegaly
Heart medication
medication, which is a pacemaker current (If) inhibitor, used for the symptomatic management of heart-related chest pain and heart failure. Patients who qualify
Ivabradine
Pacemaker crosstalk results when the pacemaker-generated electrical event in one heart chamber is sensed by the lead in another chamber, resulting in inappropriate
Pacemaker_crosstalk
Sudden temporary weakening of the heart muscle
the heart muscle. Together, these events can lead to congestive heart failure and decrease the heart's output of blood with each squeeze. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo_cardiomyopathy
Treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias
Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-02-946562-2. Giedwoyn, Jerzy O. (1972). "Pacemaker Failure following External Defibrillation" (PDF). Circulation. 44 (2): 293
Defibrillation
Heart rate below the normal range
dysfunction increases the risk of heart failure and syncope, sometimes warranting definitive treatment with an implanted pacemaker. In atrioventricular causes of
Bradycardia
Medication to treat cardiac arrhythmias
potential and leads to a supraventricular tachycardia which induces failure of the pacemaker and death. Thus, it prolongs QT interval of action potential and
Procainamide
Medical condition
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF, hef-PEF) is a form of heart failure in which the ejection fraction – the percentage of the volume
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Heart_failure_with_preserved_ejection_fraction
Group of medical conditions characterized by irregular heartbeat
Treatments may include medications, medical procedures such as inserting a pacemaker, and surgery. Medications for a fast heart rate may include beta blockers
Arrhythmia
Medical condition
Wandering atrial pacemaker (WAP) is an atrial rhythm where the pacemaking activity of the heart originates from different locations within the atria.
Wandering_atrial_pacemaker
Medical condition
of TTR amyloidosis. Ten to 20% of those with ATTR amyloidosis required pacemakers, usually due to high degree atrioventricular blocks. Observational cohort
Cardiac_amyloidosis
Branch of medicine dealing with the heart
(TAVR) and MitraClip; and procedures for heart rhythm disorders such as pacemaker implantation, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) insertion,
Cardiology
Disorder of heart rhythm
(HB) is a disorder in the heart's rhythm due to a fault in the natural pacemaker. This is caused by an obstruction – a block – in the electrical conduction
Heart_block
Medical condition
It is important to diagnose AV-blocks precisely because unnecessary pacemaker placement in patients with pseudo-AV blocks can worsen symptoms and create
Atrioventricular_block
Inflammation of the heart muscle
problems can vary from hours to months. Complications may include heart failure, due to dilated cardiomyopathy or cardiac arrest. Myocarditis is most often
Myocarditis
Heart rate exceeding normal resting rate
Junctional tachycardia Metabolic myopathy Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker mediated Pain Panic attack Pheochromocytoma Sinus tachycardia Sleep deprivation
Tachycardia
Narrowing of the exit of the heart's left ventricle
a suitable alternative. Conduction abnormalities requiring permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation remain a common finding after TAVI due to the proximity
Aortic_stenosis
Post-streptococcal inflammatory disease
can sometimes occur after one. The damaged valves may result in heart failure, atrial fibrillation and infection of the valves. Rheumatic fever may occur
Rheumatic_fever
Heart condition
congenital heart disease, hyperkalemia, emphysema, mechanical shift and pacemaker-generated paced rhythm. Normal variation causing LAD is an age-related
Left_axis_deviation
Irregular beating of the atria of the heart
of the heart allows electrical impulses generated by the heart's own pacemaker (the sinoatrial node) to spread to and stimulate the muscular layer of
Atrial_fibrillation
Biological process in the heart
known as pacemaker cells, that have automatic action potential generation capability. In healthy hearts, these cells form the cardiac pacemaker and are
Cardiac_action_potential
Fast heart rhythm associated with exacerbations of COPD
controlled by a cluster of pacemaker cells called the sinoatrial node (SA node). When different clusters of cells known as ectopic pacemakers, that are outside
Multifocal_atrial_tachycardia
Blood clot within the heart's blood vessels
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Coronary_thrombosis
Medical condition
near-syncope may require a pacemaker. Some patients with LBBB, a markedly prolonged QRS (usually > 150 ms), and systolic heart failure may benefit from a biventricular
Left_bundle_branch_block
Medical condition
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Bigeminy
Medical condition
usually caused by a malfunction of the sinus node, the heart's primary pacemaker. Tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome is a variant of sick sinus syndrome
Sinus_node_dysfunction
Condition involving an enlarged, ineffective heart
also result in chest pain or fainting. Complications can include heart failure, heart valve disease, or an irregular heartbeat. Causes include genetics
Dilated_cardiomyopathy
Medical condition
accessory pacemaker in the lower chambers will typically activate the ventricles. This is known as an escape rhythm. Since this accessory pacemaker also activates
Third-degree atrioventricular block
Third-degree_atrioventricular_block
Irish tax-registered medical device company
systems. They also created miniaturized devices like the world's smallest pacemaker and spinal cord stimulator. Medtronic was founded in 1949 in Minneapolis
Medtronic
Medical condition
the rate by which the organ beats – in other words, it is the heart's "pacemaker". The electrical activity of sinus rhythm originates in the sinoatrial
Junctional_rhythm
Complications resulting from surgical incision of the pericardium
placement after a myocardial infarction or heart attack), or due to pacemaker or pacemaker wire placement. The typical signs of post-pericardiotomy syndrome
Postpericardiotomy_syndrome
Medical condition
pericarditis is associated with azotemia, and occurs in about 6-10% of kidney failure patients. The blood urea nitrogen test (BUN) is typically >60 mg/dL (normal
Uremic_pericarditis
Restriction of electrical impulse flow in the heart's bundle branches
output. When heart failure is present, a specialized pacemaker may be used to resynchronize the ventricles. In theory a pacemaker like this will shorten
Bundle_branch_block
Buildup of fluid around the heart
underlying cause. Common causes of cardiac tamponade include cancer, kidney failure, chest trauma, myocardial infarction, and pericarditis. Other causes include
Cardiac_tamponade
Inflammation of the heart's inner layer (endocardium)
artificial valves, hemodialysis, intravenous drug use, and electronic pacemakers. The bacteria most commonly involved are streptococci or staphylococci
Endocarditis
Organ found in humans and other animals
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists). In some patients with heart failure, a specialised pacemaker known as cardiac resynchronisation therapy can be used to improve
Heart
Disease of the heart muscle
iatrogenic/implanted pacemakers for slow heart rates, defibrillators for those prone to fatal heart rhythms, ventricular assist devices (VADs) for severe heart failure, or
Cardiomyopathy
Medical device
implantation of an ICD system is similar to implantation of an artificial pacemaker. The first component or generator contains a computer chip or circuitry
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
Implantable_cardioverter-defibrillator
Interruption of cardiac blood supply
had an MI with little or no history of symptoms. An MI may cause heart failure, an irregular heartbeat, cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. Most MIs
Myocardial_infarction
Reduction of blood flow to the heart
cases, the first sign is a heart attack. Other complications include heart failure or an abnormal heartbeat. Risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking
Coronary_artery_disease
Infection of the heart's inner surface (endocardium)
artificial valves, hemodialysis, intravenous drug use, and electronic pacemakers. The bacteria most commonly involved are streptococci or staphylococci
Infective_endocarditis
Type of abnormal heart rhythm
include beta blockers or mexiletine in long QT syndrome. Occasionally a pacemaker may be used to accelerate the heart's own sinus rhythm, and those at risk
Torsades_de_pointes
Heart condition
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Wellens'_syndrome
Skipped human heartbeat with ventricular origin
Ectopic enhanced nodal automaticity suggests foci of sub-pulmonic valvular pacemaker cells that have a subthreshold potential for firing. The basic rhythm
Premature ventricular contraction
Premature_ventricular_contraction
Skipped beat with atrial origin
beats, in which the normal sinoatrial node fails, leaving a non-nodal pacemaker to initiate a late beat. The exact cause of PACs is unclear; while several
Premature_atrial_contraction
Medical condition
Pulmonary heart disease, also known as cor pulmonale, is the enlargement and failure of the right ventricle of the heart as a response to increased vascular
Pulmonary_heart_disease
Disease involving heart or blood vessels
a person could have surgery to replace the valve. For arrhythmias, a pacemaker can be put in place to help reduce abnormal heart rhythms and for a heart
Cardiovascular_disease
Cardiac chest pain at any time, not just periods of exertion
arrhythmias require implantation of an internal defibrillator and/or cardiac pacemaker to stop such arrhythmias and restore normal heart beating. Other rare
Variant_angina
Inflammation of the pericardium
positional chest pain, diaphoresis (excessive sweating); possibility of heart failure in form of pericardial tamponade causing pulsus paradoxus, and the Beck's
Pericarditis
Medical condition of the heart
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Asystole
Hematoma usually associated with traumatic brain injury
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Subdural_hematoma
Medical condition
little impact on day-to-day life or it can lead to conditions such as heart failure, which has a poor prognosis. Although presentations vary, individuals with
Right_ventricular_hypertrophy
Type of valvular heart disease
of tricuspid valve stenosis are: Rheumatic disease Carcinoid syndrome Pacemaker leads (complication) A mild diastolic murmur can be heard during auscultation
Tricuspid_valve_stenosis
Disease in the valves of the heart
the regulation of blood flow through the heart and great vessels. Valve failure or dysfunction can result in diminished heart functionality, though the
Valvular_heart_disease
Conduction abnormality in the heart
atrial pacing induces high-degree atrioventricular block, a permanent pacemaker (PPM) is recommended. If EPS is negative, long-term rhythm monitoring
Bifascicular_block
determined by the rate of Phase 4 spontaneous depolarisation of ventricular pacemaker cells. An escape beat usually occurs 2–3 seconds after an electrical impulse
Ventricular_escape_beat
Chest discomfort due to disorder of the heart muscles
disease. Other causes of angina include abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure and, less commonly, anemia. The term derives from Latin angere 'to strangle'
Angina
Medical condition
ablation with permanent pacemaker implantation can also be used to treat the tachyarrhythmia. The treatment of heart failure commonly involves neurohormonal
Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy
Tachycardia-induced_cardiomyopathy
Abnormally fast rhythm of the heart's ventricles
guidelines, especially in patients with structural abnormalities such as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction or necrotic damage due to prolonged acute
Ventricular_tachycardia
Excess deposition of extracellular matrix in the cardiac muscle
failure. Following are types of myocardial fibrosis: Interstitial fibrosis, which is unspecific, and has been described in congestive heart failure,
Cardiac_fibrosis
Autoimmune disease resulting in uncontrollable jerking motions
compliance with penicillin prophylaxis. It is more likely if there is failure to remit within 6 months of onset. Recurrence is associated in women with
Sydenham's_chorea
Lower than typical heart rate
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Sinus_bradycardia
Medical condition
developing atrial fibrillation, tripled the risk of requiring an artificial pacemaker, and was associated with a small increase in mortality. This risk was
First-degree atrioventricular block
First-degree_atrioventricular_block
Medical condition
death. The definitive treatment for this form of AV Block is an implanted pacemaker. The impairment is usually below the AV node. Although the terms infranodal
Second-degree atrioventricular block
Second-degree_atrioventricular_block
Treatment for heart failure
the right atrium, to treat heart failure by coordinating the function of the left and right ventricles via a pacemaker, a small device inserted into the
Cardiac resynchronization therapy
Cardiac_resynchronization_therapy
Sudden or unexpected loss of heartbeat
Revise the ACC/AHA/NASPE 2002 Guideline Update for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices): developed in collaboration with the American
Cardiac_arrest
Medical condition
heart failure may be considered for surgical insertion of an ICD or a pacemaker which can improve heart function. In cases where the heart failure is irreversible
Alcoholic_cardiomyopathy
Dysfunction of the heart muscles due to insufficient blood flow
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Acute_coronary_syndrome
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity of the heart
Chemotherapy drugs (doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide), Minoxidil Others: kidney failure, uremia Neoplastic: pericardial effusions may present as primary manifestations
Pericardial_effusion
Abnormally-thickened heart valve
include mitral regurgitation, infective endocarditis, congestive heart failure, and, in rare circumstances, cardiac arrest. The diagnosis of MVP primarily
Mitral_valve_prolapse
Abnormally fast heart rhythm
small (1%) incidence of injuring the AV node, then requiring a permanent pacemaker. Cryoablation uses a catheter supercooled by nitrous oxide gas freezing
Supraventricular_tachycardia
Medical condition
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Viral_cardiomyopathy
Abnormal heart rhythm beginning in the atria
rates may lead to decompensation with loss of normal heart function (heart failure). This may manifest as exercise intolerance (exertional breathlessness)
Atrial_flutter
Beta-1 selective adrenenergic blocker medication used to treat cardiovascular diseases
heart muscle and pacemaker cells. Decreased adrenergic tone shows less contractility of heart muscle and lowered heart rate of pacemakers. Bisoprolol β1-selectivity
Bisoprolol
Medical condition
leading to bi-ventricular failure. Signs and symptoms of left ventricular failure may become evident, including congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation
Arrhythmogenic_cardiomyopathy
2019 attempt to beat a 2-hour marathon
attempt included the use of interchangeable pacemakers. Caesar believed that factors contributing to the failure of the attempt were the temperature and humidity
Ineos_1:59_Challenge
Medical condition
However, definitive treatment includes the insertion of a permanent cardiac pacemaker. synd/1158 at Whonamedit? R. Adams. Cases of Diseases of the Heart, Accompanied
Adams–Stokes_syndrome
When dysfunction of the kidneys or heart induces dysfunction in the other
Cardiorenal syndrome is commonly associated with conditions such as heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and systemic
Cardiorenal_syndrome
Medical condition
are known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathies, which can lead into heart failure.[citation needed] Long-standing mitral insufficiency also leads to LVH
Left_ventricular_hypertrophy
Martin CM, Kleid JJ (2015). "Pseudofusion beats masquerading as pacemaker failure". Journal of Electrocardiology. 7 (2): 179–81. doi:10.1016/S0022-0736(74)80028-2
Ankycorbin
Medical condition
certain medications, low blood potassium, low blood calcium, or heart failure. Medications that are implicated include certain antiarrhythmics, antibiotics
Long_QT_syndrome
Medical condition
shortness of breath that is associated with underlying congestive heart failure (CHF). Symptoms of cardiac asthma are related to the heart's inability
Cardiac_asthma
Type of valvular heart disease
cardiorenal syndrome (kidney failure secondary to heart failure) and cardiohepatic syndromes (liver failure secondary to heart failure) respectively. Venous
Tricuspid_regurgitation
Autoimmune disease
heart beat, sometimes to the point that the heart beat stops and requires pacemaker-based treatment. Other associated problems are abnormalities in perspiration
Guillain–Barré_syndrome
Abnormal heart rhythm due to faulty electrical connections in the heart
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
Wolff–Parkinson–White_syndrome
Medical condition
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Pulseless_electrical_activity
Hardening of the membrane surrounding the heart
ability of the heart to fill with blood and can lead to symptoms of heart failure. This condition may result from various disease processes which can have
Constrictive_pericarditis
Biomedical technology company headquartered in Berlin, Germany
with the development of the first German implantable pacemaker (Biotronik IP-03) in 1963. The pacemaker was developed at Technische Universität Berlin by
Biotronik
Depression of the ST segment on an electrocardiogram
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
ST_depression
Higher than typical heart rate
fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker / Ectopic beat Multifocal atrial tachycardia Pacemaker syndrome Parasystole Wandering atrial pacemaker Long QT syndrome
Sinus_tachycardia
PACEMAKER FAILURE
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Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Peacemaker
Boy/Male
Tamil
Peacemaker
Girl/Female
Tamil
Peacemaker, Who is calm and disciplined
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Arabic
Peacemaker; Mediator
Girl/Female
Hindu
Peacemaker
Boy/Male
Arabic
Peacemaker; Mediator
Girl/Female
Muslim
Peacemaker
Boy/Male
Muslim
Peacemaker
Girl/Female
Hindu
Peacemaker, Who is calm and disciplined
Girl/Female
Hindu
Peacemaker, Who is calm and disciplined
Surname or Lastname
English (Norfolk)
English (Norfolk) : diminutive of Platt 1.English (Norfolk) : metonymic occupational name for a platemaker, from Old French platon ‘metal plate’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Peacemaker
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Peacemaker
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Polish, Slavic
Peacemaker; From a Polish Word; Proclamation of Peace; Someone who Destroys Opponent's Prestige; Glory During Battle
Boy/Male
Hindu
Peacemaker
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Peacemaker
Girl/Female
Tamil
Peacemaker, Who is calm and disciplined
Girl/Female
Indian, Swedish
Quiet; Peacemaker
Girl/Female
Hindu
Peacemaker, Who is calm and disciplined
Girl/Female
Tamil
Peacemaker, Who is calm and disciplined
PACEMAKER FAILURE
PACEMAKER FAILURE
Girl/Female
Tamil
Maulashree | மௌலஷà¯à®°à¯€
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Friendly; Goddess Laxmi; Pleasure of God
Boy/Male
Australian, Greek
Gift; Diminutive of Darin
Girl/Female
Australian, Finnish
Little Eve
Girl/Female
Greek Latin
Manly. Brave. Feminine form of Andrew.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Loving
Boy/Male
Hebrew English
Ploughman. Son of Talmai (Talmai is a, meaning abounding in furrows.) Famous bearer: St...
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim
Calm
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu, Traditional
Doll
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess of wealth (Krishna's father, husband of Devaki.)
PACEMAKER FAILURE
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PACEMAKER FAILURE
PACEMAKER FAILURE
n.
Omission; nonperformance; as, the failure to keep a promise.
a.
Committing no mistake; incapable or error or failure certain; sure; unfailing; as, the unerring wisdom of God.
n.
A blunder; a failure; a fall from rectitude.
n.
Want of success; failure; misfortune.
n.
Decay, or defect from decay; deterioration; as, the failure of memory or of sight.
n.
One who is disgruntled by a failure in politics, or the like.
n.
Decline; failure; diminution; decrease; declension.
n.
A peacemaker.
n.
Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty.
n.
The designation of a person in a will to take a devise or legacy, either on failure of a former devisee or legatee by incapacity or unwillingness to accept, or after him.
n.
The failure of a crop, or the like.
n.
A becoming insolvent; bankruptcy; suspension of payment; as, failure in business.
n.
Want or failure of intermission.
n.
One who makes peace by reconciling parties that are at variance.
a.
Not successful; not producing the desired event; not fortunate; meeting with, or resulting in, failure; unlucky; unhappy.
n.
One who, or that which, pacifies; a peacemaker.
n.
One who, or that which, makes a way or path.
n.
A false step; a stumble; a misstep; a loss of footing or balance. Fig.: An error; a failure; a mistake.
a.
Destitute of expedients, or not using successful expedients; characterized by failure, especially by failure to provide for one's own support, through negligence or incapacity; hence, lazy; improvident; thriftless; as, a shiftless fellow; shiftless management.
n.
Cessation of supply, or total defect; a failing; deficiency; as, failure of rain; failure of crops.