Match the terms related to heart failure with their corresponding descriptions.
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The question is asking to match specific medical terms related to heart failure with their corresponding descriptions. This involves identifying the correct association between each term and its definition.
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Ascites: Collection of fluid in the abdomen. Pleural effusion: Collection of fluid in the pleural cavity. Oedema: Collection of fluid in the tissues. Heart attack: Myocardial infarction. Left-sided heart failure: Leads to pulmonary hypertension. Right-sided heart failure: Also termed congestive cardiac failure. Dyspnoea: Difficult/painful breathing. Hypertension: Increases afterload.
Ascites: Collection of fluid in the abdomen. Pleural effusion: Collection of fluid in the pleural cavity. Oedema: Collection of fluid in the tissues. Heart attack: Myocardial infarction. Left-sided heart failure: Leads to pulmonary hypertension. Right-sided heart failure: Also termed congestive cardiac failure. Dyspnoea: Difficult/painful breathing. Hypertension: Increases afterload.
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Ascites: Collection of fluid in the abdomen. Pleural effusion: Collection of fluid in the pleural cavity. Oedema: Collection of fluid in the tissues. Heart attack: Myocardial infarction. Left-sided heart failure: Leads to pulmonary hypertension. Right-sided heart failure: Also termed congestive cardiac failure. Dyspnoea: Difficult/painful breathing. Hypertension: Increases afterload.
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These descriptions help identify and categorize symptoms and conditions associated with heart failure and related cardiovascular issues.
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