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A Patient Presents with Symptoms of Shortness of Breath on Exertion

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A patient presents with symptoms of shortness of breath on exertion, swelling of abdomen and extremities, decreased appetite and nausea. On examination, raised JVP and tender hepatomegaly were found and the patient was diagnosed to have congestive heart failure. What is the goal of treatment in this patient?


A) Control of symptoms, prevention of disease progression, and prevention of complications
B) Controlling excess fluid accumulation, improving cardiac function and reducing cardiac workload
C) Increasing exercise capacity, treatment of co-morbid condition, modifying risk factor
D) Reducing cardiac workload, lifestyle modification, reducing the risk of arrhythmia

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