Heart Failure Quiz
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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?

  • Obesity
  • Kidney failure
  • Anemia
  • Pneumonia (correct)

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?

<p>Coronary artery disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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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Test your knowledge of heart failure (HF) by taking this quiz. Explore the signs, symptoms, and implications of HF, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and leg swelling. Gain insights into this syndrome and its impact on daily life.

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