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What is the primary cause of right heart failure?
What is the primary cause of right heart failure?
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Myocardial infarction
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Left heart failure (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a sign of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of heart failure?
- Tachycardia
- Weight loss (correct)
- Pitting edema
- S3 heart sound
What is the term for isolated right heart failure due to a pulmonary cause?
What is the term for isolated right heart failure due to a pulmonary cause?
- Cardiac tamponade
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cor pulmonale (correct)
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
What is the effect of supine position on patients with heart failure?
What is the effect of supine position on patients with heart failure?
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What is the primary mechanism of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?
What is the primary mechanism of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?
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Which medication is NOT recommended in acute decompensated heart failure?
Which medication is NOT recommended in acute decompensated heart failure?
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What is the term for the presence of hemosiderin-laden macrophages in the lungs?
What is the term for the presence of hemosiderin-laden macrophages in the lungs?
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What is the primary cause of systolic dysfunction?
What is the primary cause of systolic dysfunction?
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Which of the following is a sign of diastolic dysfunction?
Which of the following is a sign of diastolic dysfunction?
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