Bernard Bunter is seen today for an acute myocardial infarction. Bernard had to have a coronary artery bypass graft surgery performed, which was done without difficulty. Two days later, Bernard developed post-op anemia. Bernard also has hypertension and congestive heart failure. Which of the conditions is a co-morbidity?

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A co-morbidity is a condition that exists alongside the primary condition being treated. In this case, the primary condition is the acute myocardial infarction and the co-morbidities are hypertension and congestive heart failure. Anemia is a post-operative complication, not a co-morbidity.

Bernard Bunter Is Seen Today for an Acute Myocardial Infarction