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What are common symptoms of heart failure?
What are common symptoms of heart failure?
- Fever, cough, and joint pain
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Chest pain, headache, and dizziness
- Shortness of breath, excessive fatigue, and leg swelling (correct)
Which condition is NOT usually a cause of symptoms similar to heart failure?
Which condition is NOT usually a cause of symptoms similar to heart failure?
- Obesity
- Kidney failure
- Anemia
- Pneumonia (correct)
How is the severity of heart failure mainly determined?
How is the severity of heart failure mainly determined?
- Thyroid hormone levels and liver function
- Body mass index and age
- Blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Ejection fraction and severity of symptoms (correct)
Which of the following is a common cause of heart failure?
Which of the following is a common cause of heart failure?
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Heart Failure Symptoms
- Common symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the legs and ankles, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and weight gain
Causes of Heart Failure Symptoms
- Emphysema is NOT usually a cause of symptoms similar to heart failure
Determining Severity of Heart Failure
- The severity of heart failure is mainly determined by the patient's functional capacity, specifically their ability to perform daily activities
Causes of Heart Failure
- High blood pressure is a common cause of heart failure
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