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Which of the following best describes cardiac failure?
Which of the following best describes cardiac failure?
- A condition in which the heart is structurally or functionally impaired
- A condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs (correct)
- A condition in which the heart is unable to maintain normal heart rate
- A condition in which the heart is unable to maintain normal blood pressure
What is another term commonly used to refer to congestive heart failure?
What is another term commonly used to refer to congestive heart failure?
- Coronary artery disease
- Myocardial infarction
- Cardiac arrest (correct)
- Atherosclerosis
What is the prevalence of heart failure in individuals aged 35-64 years?
What is the prevalence of heart failure in individuals aged 35-64 years?
- 10%
- 50%
- 2-4% (correct)
- 35-64%
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of systolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of systolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of diastolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of diastolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of acute heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of acute heart failure?
Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?
Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?
Which laboratory finding may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?
Which laboratory finding may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?
Which imaging technique can assess the function of both ventricles in heart failure?
Which imaging technique can assess the function of both ventricles in heart failure?
Which diuretic is the most effective for symptomatic relief in heart failure?
Which diuretic is the most effective for symptomatic relief in heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?
Which of the following is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which of the following is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the maximum benefit achieved by using vasodilators in the treatment of heart failure?
What is the maximum benefit achieved by using vasodilators in the treatment of heart failure?
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure?
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure?
Which of the following is the most common term used to refer to cardiac failure?
Which of the following is the most common term used to refer to cardiac failure?
What is the prevalence of cardiac failure in individuals aged over 65 years?
What is the prevalence of cardiac failure in individuals aged over 65 years?
What percentage of deaths occur within 5 years of cardiac failure diagnosis?
What percentage of deaths occur within 5 years of cardiac failure diagnosis?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of systolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of systolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of diastolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of diastolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?
Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?
Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?
Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?
Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of diuretic therapy in heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of diuretic therapy in heart failure?
Which of the following imaging techniques can assess the function of both ventricles in heart failure?
Which of the following imaging techniques can assess the function of both ventricles in heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?
What is the only contraindication for beta blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the only contraindication for beta blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which of the following is NOT a positive inotropic agent?
Which of the following is NOT a positive inotropic agent?
Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of heart failure?
Which of the following is a major symptom of cardiac failure?
Which of the following is a major symptom of cardiac failure?
What is the prevalence of cardiac failure in individuals aged 35-64 years?
What is the prevalence of cardiac failure in individuals aged 35-64 years?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of heart failure?
Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?
Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?
Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?
Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?
Which of the following imaging techniques is indicated when coronary artery disease (CAD) or valvular heart disease is suspected?
Which of the following imaging techniques is indicated when coronary artery disease (CAD) or valvular heart disease is suspected?
Which of the following is a side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
Which of the following is a side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of systolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of systolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of diastolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of diastolic heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?
Which of the following is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which of the following is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure?
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure?
What is the only contraindication for beta blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the only contraindication for beta blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which of the following is the most common term used to refer to cardiac failure?
Which of the following is the most common term used to refer to cardiac failure?
What is the prevalence of heart failure in individuals aged over 65 years?
What is the prevalence of heart failure in individuals aged over 65 years?
What is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which of the following is a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?
Which of the following is a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?
Which of the following is a contraindication for beta blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which of the following is a contraindication for beta blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which of the following is NOT a positive inotropic agent?
Which of the following is NOT a positive inotropic agent?
What is the survival rate at 5 years for cardiac transplant patients?
What is the survival rate at 5 years for cardiac transplant patients?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of acute heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of acute heart failure?
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure?
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure?
What is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?
Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?
Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?
Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?
Which of the following imaging techniques is indicated when coronary artery disease (CAD) or valvular heart disease is suspected?
Which of the following imaging techniques is indicated when coronary artery disease (CAD) or valvular heart disease is suspected?
Which of the following is a side effect of diuretic therapy in heart failure?
Which of the following is a side effect of diuretic therapy in heart failure?
