What year was congestive heart failure discovered?

Congestive heart failure has been known for centuries. The earliest records of the condition date back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where it was described as a chronic illness characterized by swelling of the legs and shortness of breath. In the 16th century, the Italian physician Girolamo Cardano provided a detailed description of the symptoms and treatment of congestive heart failure. The term "congestive heart failure" was first used in 1852 by the British physician Richard Quain.