Heart Failure Definition and Causes
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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?

  • 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?

  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cardiomyopathy (correct)
  • Coronary heart disease

    • What may cause symptoms of chest discomfort called angina or heart damage from a heart attack?

    <p>Coronary heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem with the heart does HF indicate?

    <p>Problem with contraction (systolic dysfunction) or filling (diastolic dysfunction)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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