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Question | Answer |
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what is the abbreviation for congestive heart failure? | CHF |
What is edema? | too much fluid in the tissues of the body |
High blood pressure | hypertension |
what does CAD stand for? | Coronary Artery Disease |
what does SOB stand for? | shortness of breath |
what is a common symptom of congestive heart failure? | swelling of feet and ankles |
what does ECG (EKG) stand for? | electrocardiogram |
what device might be recommended for certain patients with heart failure? | pacemaker |
what is a way to help prevent congestive heart failure? | healthy lifestyle changes |
During Congestive heart failure, the heart can no longer pump what to the rest of the body? | blood |
What is Bradycardia? | slow heart rate |
What term is used to describe a fast heart rate? | tachycardia |
What is an irregular heart rhythm? | arrhythmias |