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- 2. ,___ in 9 deaths in 2009 included heart failure as contributing cause
- 5. With an echocardiogram this is found and can determine severity of Heart Failure
- 6. A blood pressure reading over 140/90 considered to be
- 7. 5.7 million people diagnosed in the US with this
- 8. Heart Failure that is caused by an intense, stressful event such as sudden death of a spouse
- 10. ,most accurate weighing option for our patients
- 11. ,women are more likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier then white women
- 13. ,type of heart failure that may have fluid back up into your abdomen, legs and feet, causing swelling.
- 16. Over the counter medication that should be avoided for someone with Heart failure unless otherwise prescribed
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- 1. A disease in which there is swelling and damage of the heart muscles, which may result in Heart Failure
- 3. The most common modifiable risk factor for the development of Heart Failure
- 4. Heart failure that can occur during the final month of pregnancy or up to 5 months after delivery is peripartum ________.
- 9. Less then 10% of the new cases of heart failure found each year are due to
- 12. If this is amount of pounds is gained in a week they need to contact doctor
- 14. How often should someone with HF weigh themselves
- 15. Salt alternative