What Is the Mortality Rate for Patients with Severe Cases

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the mortality rate for patients with severe cases of congestive heart failure?

• A)40-50%
• B)50-70%
• C)80-90%
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood and bones.

Posterior Pituitary

The posterior pituitary is a gland at the base of the brain that releases hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin into the bloodstream.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates many functions, including hormone release, temperature regulation, and appetite control.

Systemic Bloodstream

The part of the circulatory system that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.