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CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification

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A patient presents with symptoms of shortness of breath on exertion, swelling of abdomen and extremities, decreased appetite and nausea. On examination, raised JVP and tender hepatomegaly were found and the patient was diagnosed to have congestive heart failure. What is the goal of treatment in this patient?
  1. Control of symptoms, prevention of disease progression, and prevention of complications
  2. Controlling excess fluid accumulation, improving cardiac function and reducing cardiac workload
  3. Increasing exercise capacity, treatment of co-morbid condition, modifying risk factor
  4. Reducing cardiac workload, lifestyle modification, reducing the risk of arrhythmia
Explanation
Answer- B - The goals of treatment in this patient of congestive heart failure include controlling excess fluid accumulation, improving cardiac function and reducing cardiac workload. This will help the buildup of fluid in the lungs as the heart function decreases.
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