Heart Failure

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What are common causes of acute heart failure?

Acute myocardial dysfunction (ischaemic, inflammatory), acute valvular, pericardial tamponade (correct)
Chronic valvular disease, pericarditis, hypertensive heart disease
Acute pericarditis, chronic myocardial dysfunction, valvular heart disease
Chronic heart disease, myocardial infarction, hypertension

What are the key characteristics of heart failure?

Persistent cough, low-grade fever, and weight loss
Intermittent chest pain, dizziness, and palpitations
Progressive shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid overload (correct)
Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain

What is the prognosis for heart failure?

Highly variable; depends on the underlying cause
Favorable with proper management; less than 10% die within ten years
Generally poor; approximately 50% die within five years (correct)
Excellent; most patients recover fully with treatment

How is acute heart failure distinguished from chronic heart failure?

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