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What is the primary difference between acute and chronic heart failure?
What is the primary difference between acute and chronic heart failure?
- Acute heart failure is a sudden worsening of heart failure symptoms (correct)
- Acute heart failure is a type of heart failure that occurs in older adults
- Acute heart failure is a milder form of heart failure
- Acute heart failure is a type of heart failure that occurs in individuals with a history of myocardial infarction
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism underlying acute decompensated heart failure?
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism underlying acute decompensated heart failure?
- Increased peripheral resistance
- Decreased systemic vascular resistance
- Increased cardiac workload
- Decreased cardiac output (correct)
What is the most common cause of acute decompensated heart failure?
What is the most common cause of acute decompensated heart failure?
- Hypertension
- Myocardial infarction (correct)
- Arrhythmia
- Valvular heart disease
What is a common complication of acute decompensated heart failure?
What is a common complication of acute decompensated heart failure?
What is a key component of the management of acute decompensated heart failure?
What is a key component of the management of acute decompensated heart failure?
What is the primary symptom of acute decompensated heart failure?
What is the primary symptom of acute decompensated heart failure?
What is the primary goal of treatment in acute decompensated heart failure?
What is the primary goal of treatment in acute decompensated heart failure?
What is a common laboratory finding in acute decompensated heart failure?
What is a common laboratory finding in acute decompensated heart failure?
What is a common precipitating factor for acute decompensated heart failure?
What is a common precipitating factor for acute decompensated heart failure?
What is a key aspect of the physical examination in acute decompensated heart failure?
What is a key aspect of the physical examination in acute decompensated heart failure?
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