The nurse is reviewing the past medical history of a patient with heart failure presented to the emergency room. Which of the following is the primary cause of the patient's heart failure?
A) Type I diabetes
B) Arteriosclerosis
C) Atherosclerosis
D) Pulmonary congestion
Ans: C
Feedback: Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries is the primary cause of heart failure.
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