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Is congestive heart failure caused by a virus?
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Possibly: A viral infection of the heart is referred to as myocarditis. If damage to the heart is severe, this can result in congestive heart failure. Among all adult patients presenting with congestive heart failure, myocarditis is not a common cause.
Answered 8/7/2017
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Can be: Certain viruses can cause weakness of the heart muscle (myocarditis) which leads to chf.
Answered 7/31/2017
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