Question 261 · LEK · Chronic heart failure
Causes for exacerbation of chronic heart failure include:
1) poor arterial pressure control;
2) atrial fibrillation;
3) worsening renal function;
4) increased intake of sodium and fluids.
The correct answer is:
2) atrial fibrillation;
3) worsening renal function;
4) increased intake of sodium and fluids.
The correct answer is:
- A. all the above.
- B. only 2.
- C. 1,3.
- D. 1,2,4.
- E. 1,3,4.
Hint
Consider common precipitants of decompensation: pressure overload, arrhythmia, organ dysfunction and dietary non-adherence.
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