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What type of heart failure is characterized by inadequate left ventricle output and inadequate tissue perfusion?
Which factor is a risk factor for both left-sided and right-sided heart failure?
What is the ejection fraction in systolic heart failure?
Which condition is NOT a risk factor for right-sided heart failure?
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What happens in left-sided heart failure due to diastolic dysfunction?
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What is the normal range for left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
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Which medication should be withheld if the patient's apical pulse is less than 60 bpm?
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What does a BNP level greater than 300 pg/ml indicate?
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Which manifestation is associated with right-sided heart failure?
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What is a life-threatening emergency complication characterized by anxiety, tachycardia, and respiratory distress?
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Which diagnostic tool is used to measure systolic and diastolic functioning of the heart?
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