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Margaret Leland is retired and 76 years old and lives alone.Her only daughter lives two hours away.She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food.
-Ms.Leland is admitted to the cardiac unit with shortness of breath and fluid retention in her extremities.What is the most likely diagnosis?

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The symptoms of shortness of breath and fluid retention in the extremities, along with her medical history, suggest congestive heart failure.

Case Studies Margaret Leland Is Retired and 76 Years Old and Lives