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This condition is a syndrome rather than a single pathological process. As such, it is defined by it's [[#Clinical Features|symptoms and signs]]. | This condition is a syndrome rather than a single pathological process. As such, it is defined by it's [[#Clinical Features|symptoms and signs]]. | ||
===Epidemiology=== | ===Epidemiology=== | ||
''Two-thirds'' of heart failure is caused by [[coronary heart disease]] with the rest being caused by [[hypertension]], [[arrhythmias]] or [[valvular disease]]. [[Congenital heart defects]] may also cause heart failure but these are much rarer. | '''Two-thirds''' of heart failure is caused by [[coronary heart disease]] with the rest being caused by [[hypertension]], [[arrhythmias]] or [[valvular disease]]. [[Congenital heart defects]] may also cause heart failure but these are much rarer. | ||
===Pathophysiology=== | ===Pathophysiology=== | ||
===Risk Factors=== | ===Risk Factors=== | ||
Revision as of 15:49, 8 April 2009
Definition
This condition is a syndrome rather than a single pathological process. As such, it is defined by it's symptoms and signs.
Epidemiology
Two-thirds of heart failure is caused by coronary heart disease with the rest being caused by hypertension, arrhythmias or valvular disease. Congenital heart defects may also cause heart failure but these are much rarer.