How is chronic heart failure different from acute heart failure?
1. Chronic heart failure is the rapid, sudden development of heart failure.
2. Chronic heart failure gradually develops over a long period of time.
3. Chronic heart failure is caused by substantial ventricular muscle injury.
4. Chronic heart failure is referred to as cardiogenic shock.
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