A patient is admitted with acute heart failure. The nurse recognizes that this condition is associated with an abrupt onset of which health problems?
Select all that apply.
1. cardiomyopathy
2. heart valve disease
3. coronary heart disease (CHD)
4. massive infarction (MI)
5. myocardial injury
Correct Answer: 4, 5
Acute failure is the abrupt onset of a myocardial injury (such as a massive MI) resulting in suddenly reduced cardiac function and signs of reduced cardiac output. Cardiomyopathy, valve disease, and coronary heart disease (CHD) are all associated with chronic heart failure.
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