Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Contributing Cause

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be a contributing cause of congestive heart failure?

• A) Rheumatic fever
• B) Radiation or chemotherapy
• C) Reaction to a tetanus vaccination
• D) Pneumonia

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