Factors that may precipitate relapses in patients with pre-existing CHF
| Lack of treatment compliance |
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| Myocardial infarction |
| Angina pectoris or painless myocardial ischaemia |
| Alcohol consumption |
| Cardiac arrhythmias |
| Inappropriate medical treatment |
| Infections |
| Anaemia |
| Pulmonary embolism |
| Thyroid disease |
| Pregnancy |
| Physical, dietary, fluid, and environmental excesses |
| Emotional stress |
| Systemic hypertension |
| Smoking |