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Heart Failure

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Which of the following is a symptom of heart failure?

Shortness of breath (correct)

Fever

Muscle pain

Headache

What is the most common cause of heart failure?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Diabetes mellitus

Coronary heart disease (correct)

Hypertension

Which group of individuals has a higher risk of developing heart failure?

Men (correct)

Women

Non-diabetic patients

Non-smokers

Which condition often co-exists with heart failure?

Atrial fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic group is more likely to develop heart failure secondary to hypertension?

African or Afro-Caribbean Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?

Persistent coughing or wheezing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common co-morbidity seen in patients with heart failure?

Chronic kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of heart failure?

Coronary heart disease Signup and view all the answers

Which group of individuals has a higher risk of developing heart failure?

Men Signup and view all the answers

What are some signs of heart failure?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle change is NOT recommended for patients with heart failure?

Increasing saturated fat intake Signup and view all the answers

What should patients do if they experience a weight gain of more than 1.5-2.0 kg in 2 days?

Report it to their GP Signup and view all the answers

When should patients restrict their salt and fluid intake?

If they have dilutional hyponatraemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily salt intake for patients with heart failure?

Less than 6 g Signup and view all the answers

Why should patients with heart failure avoid salt substitutes containing potassium?

They increase the risk of hyperkalaemia Signup and view all the answers

Heart Failure

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a symptom of heart failure?

What is the most common cause of heart failure?

Which group of individuals has a higher risk of developing heart failure?

Which condition often co-exists with heart failure?

Which ethnic group is more likely to develop heart failure secondary to hypertension?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?

Which of the following is a common co-morbidity seen in patients with heart failure?

What is the primary cause of heart failure?

Which group of individuals has a higher risk of developing heart failure?

What are some signs of heart failure?

Which lifestyle change is NOT recommended for patients with heart failure?

What should patients do if they experience a weight gain of more than 1.5-2.0 kg in 2 days?

When should patients restrict their salt and fluid intake?

What is the recommended daily salt intake for patients with heart failure?

Why should patients with heart failure avoid salt substitutes containing potassium?

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