Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true about heart failure?
Treating the underlying cause can reverse heart failure
What does the treatment of heart failure usually involve?
Medications and devices
Is heart failure a chronic disease?
Yes, it requires lifelong management
Can signs and symptoms of heart failure improve with treatment?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of heart failure with LV systolic dysfunction?
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What is the initial phase of heart failure characterized by?
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What happens to cardiac output in heart failure?
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What are the compensatory responses to reduced cardiac output in heart failure?
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What happens if the compensatory responses in heart failure are not sufficient?
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