Identify the main causes of heart failure.
A. Untreated hypertension, myocardial infarction, and valvular defects
B. Untreated hyperthyroidism, myocardial infarction, and valvular defects
C. Untreated hyperglycemia, myocardial infarction, and valvular defects
D. None of the above
Answer: A
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