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?

<p>Atrial fibrillation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>African or Afro-Caribbean (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Persistent coughing or wheezing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Chronic kidney disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of heart failure?

<p>Coronary heart disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Men (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some signs of heart failure?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increasing saturated fat intake (D)</p> 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?

<p>Report it to their GP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should patients restrict their salt and fluid intake?

<p>If they have dilutional hyponatraemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Less than 6 g (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They increase the risk of hyperkalaemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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