Multiple choice

Mr. Ved died because of congestive heart failure. Which of the following characterises congestive heart failure?

  1. Any peripheral edema is typically not pitting edema.

  2. A lowered jugular venous pulse pressure is often present.

  3. Plasma levels of angiotensin II are usually low.

  4. A fundamental problem is excess sodium excretion by the kidney.

  5. Diuretics can be useful in treatment.
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Explanation

Diuretics are useful in the treatment. They act by increasing sodium excretion by the kidney. The commonly used diuretics are loop diuretics, such as furosemide and the thiazide diuretics.

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