Heart Failure Types and Classification
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What are the two main categories of heart failure?

Acute and Chronic

What is the most common type of heart failure, and what is the primary cause of it?

Left sided failure, due to hypertension

What is cor pulmonale, and how is it related to heart failure?

Cor pulmonale is a type of right-sided heart failure caused by chronic lung disease

What is the consequence of left ventricular failure on the right side of the heart?

<p>Left ventricular failure can lead to right-sided heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key indicator of heart failure, and what does it measure?

<p>Reduced ejection fraction, measures the heart's ability to pump blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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