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Define congestive heart failure (CHF).
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defined as cardiac output inadequate for the needs of the body
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Distinguish between the two basic types of CHF
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Systolic dysfunction: myocardium's contractility is impaired
Diastolic dysfunction: ventricles cannot fully relax and thus do not fill properly |
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List common etiologies of CHF
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valve disorders, hypertension, MI, and infection.
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