Congestive hepatopathy, also known as chronic passive congestion of the liver, is a condition that results from chronic congestive heart failure. Some synonyms for this condition may include hepatic congestion, cardiac cirrhosis, or portal hypertension. Hepatic congestion refers to an accumulation of blood in the liver that results from an impaired ability to drain, while cardiac cirrhosis suggests liver damage resulting from longstanding heart disease. Portal hypertension, on the other hand, refers to increased blood pressure in the vein that supplies the liver, which can lead to liver damage. Whether referred to as congestive hepatopathy, hepatic congestion, cardiac cirrhosis, or portal hypertension, this condition requires medical attention to manage symptoms and prevent complications.