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What may cause the sudden onset of heart failure?
What may cause the sudden onset of heart failure?
Which type of heart failure results from the dysfunction of both ventricles?
Which type of heart failure results from the dysfunction of both ventricles?
What is a common cause of gradual onset heart failure?
What is a common cause of gradual onset heart failure?
Left-sided heart failure can often lead to which of the following?
Left-sided heart failure can often lead to which of the following?
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Which condition is characterized by heart failure only affecting the right ventricle?
Which condition is characterized by heart failure only affecting the right ventricle?
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Study Notes
Heart Failure (HF)
- Onset of HF can be sudden due to a large myocardial infarct or acute valve dysfunction
- Onset of HF can be gradual, mainly in hypertension, due to cumulative effects of chronic work overload and progressive loss of myocardium
Types of Heart Failure
- Left-sided HF: affecting the left ventricle of the heart
- Right-sided HF: affecting the right ventricle of the heart
- Biventricular HF: affecting both ventricles
Progression of Heart Failure
- Left-sided HF can often lead to right-sided HF
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Learn about the onset and types of heart failure, including left-sided, right-sided, and biventricular HF. Understand the causes and effects of HF on the heart.
