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What is the prognosis of heart failure patients?
What is the prognosis of heart failure patients?
- Good, with 90% survival rate within 5 years of diagnosis
- Poor, with 50% mortality rate within 5 years of diagnosis (correct)
- Good, with 80% survival rate within 5 years of diagnosis
- Neutral, with 50% survival rate within 5 years of diagnosis
What is the primary goal of medication use in heart failure treatment?
What is the primary goal of medication use in heart failure treatment?
- Cure the disease
- Eliminate symptoms
- Improve ejection fraction
- Slow disease progression and improve symptoms (correct)
What is the classification of heart failure based on ejection fraction?
What is the classification of heart failure based on ejection fraction?
- HFrEF and HFpEF (correct)
- Acute and chronic heart failure
- Left-sided and right-sided heart failure
- Systolic and diastolic dysfunction
What is the purpose of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)?
What is the purpose of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)?
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Which medication is not part of GDMT for HFrEF?
Which medication is not part of GDMT for HFrEF?
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Why should NSAIDs be avoided in heart failure patients?
Why should NSAIDs be avoided in heart failure patients?
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What is the primary goal of dyslipidemia management?
What is the primary goal of dyslipidemia management?
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What is the benefit of beta blockers in heart failure treatment?
What is the benefit of beta blockers in heart failure treatment?
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What is a contra-indication to dental treatment in heart failure patients?
What is a contra-indication to dental treatment in heart failure patients?
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What is the recommended chair position for dental treatment in heart failure patients?
What is the recommended chair position for dental treatment in heart failure patients?
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