Heart Failure Treatment Flashcards by Ehsen Mahmood | Brainscape

Q

State the number 1 risk factor for heart failure.

A

Hypertension

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Q

Give other risk factors for heart failure.

A

Smoking
Diabetes mellitus
Valvular heart disease
Viral infection e.g. HIV
Congenital heart defects
Obesity
Obstructive sleep apnoea

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