Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “HEART FAILURE“ to remember about the Risk Factors For Heart Failure
Mnemonic : HEART FAILURE
H – Hypertension
E – Elevated cholesterol levels
A – Arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythms)
R – Rheumatic heart disease
T – Tobacco use (smoking)
F – Family history of heart disease
A – Alcohol abuse
I – Ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease)
L – Left ventricular hypertrophy (enlarged heart)
U – Uncontrolled diabetes
R – Renal (kidney) disease
E – Excess weight (obesity)
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