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Which type of heart failure is characterized by reduced ejection fraction and ventricular dilation?
Which type of heart failure is characterized by reduced ejection fraction and ventricular dilation?
- Systolic HF (correct)
- HF-PSF
- Diastolic HF
- HF with preserved systolic function
What is the most common cause of hospitalization for patients aged 65 and above?
What is the most common cause of hospitalization for patients aged 65 and above?
- Ventricular dilation
- Cardiac dysfunction
- Neurohormonal activation
- Heart failure (correct)
Which of the following is a constellation of syndromes previously referred to as congestive heart failure?
Which of the following is a constellation of syndromes previously referred to as congestive heart failure?
- Heart failure (correct)
- Cardiac dysfunction
- Ventricular dilation
- Neurohormonal activation
What is the incidence of heart failure in the United States per year?
What is the incidence of heart failure in the United States per year?
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Which type of heart failure is characterized by the inability of the ventricle to relax or fill normally?
Which type of heart failure is characterized by the inability of the ventricle to relax or fill normally?
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