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itsmyluck

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on: Aug 20, 2018
What is a common consequence of osteoporosis, which leads to loss of height?
 a. osteoarthritis
 b. osteopenia
 c. vertebral compression fractures
  d. muscle contraction
 e. bone spurs

Question 2

Name and briefly describe the stages of heart failure.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Stage A: Patients who are at high risk for developing heart failure but have no structural abnormalities. Stage B: Patients who have structural heart disease but demonstrate no symptoms of heart failure. Stage C: Patients with past or current symptoms of heart failure who have underlying structural heart disease. Stage D: Patients with end-stage disease requiring specialized treatment, such as mechanical circulatory support, procedures to facilitate fluid removal.


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