Heart Failure Is a Chronic Condition That Can Be Adequately

question 3

Multiple Choice

Heart failure is a chronic condition that can be adequately managed in primary care. However, consultation with or referral to a cardiologist is appropriate when:

• A) Symptoms markedly worsen or the patient becomes hypotensive and has syncope
• B) There is evidence of progressive renal insufficiency or failure
• C) The patient remains symptomatic on optimal doses of an ACE inhibitor, a beta blocker, and a diuretic
• D) Any of the above

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