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What people are at risk for systolic heart failure?
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Common risk factors: Many of the risk factors for heart dz is also risk factor for systolic heart failure. Uncontrolled blood pressure , heavy drinkers, family history, previous heart attack. Post partum with history of systolic failure with previous deliveries. Severe valve disease like mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis..
Answered 2/8/2012
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Few here : People with risk factors for coronary artery disease/ischemic heart/prior heart attack/idiopathic cardiomyopathy/viral cardiomiopathy/renal failure and volume overload/malnutrition-anorexia.
Answered 5/9/2013
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