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What is heart failure often referred to as?
What is heart failure often referred to as?
- Congestive heart failure (CHF) (correct)
- Coronary heart disease
- Hypertension
- Cardiomyopathy
What can high blood pressure do over time, leading to heart failure?
What can high blood pressure do over time, leading to heart failure?
- Put extra strain on the heart (correct)
- Decrease heart rate
- Cause atherosclerosis
- Improve heart function
Which condition can lead to heart failure by causing changes in the heart muscle tissue?
Which condition can lead to heart failure by causing changes in the heart muscle tissue?
- Hypertension
- Atherosclerosis
- Cardiomyopathy (correct)
- Coronary heart disease
What may cause symptoms of chest discomfort called angina or heart damage from a heart attack?
What may cause symptoms of chest discomfort called angina or heart damage from a heart attack?
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What problem with the heart does HF indicate?
What problem with the heart does HF indicate?
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