2. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure):
Prolonged high blood pressure places strain on the heart, eventually weakening its muscles.
3. Cardiomyopathy:
Conditions affecting the heart muscle, such as infections or genetic factors, can lead to cardiomyopathy, a primary cause of CHF.
4. Valvular Disorders:
Malfunctioning heart valves can disrupt blood flow, affecting the heart’s efficiency.
5. Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack):
Damage to the heart muscle from a heart attack can weaken the organ’s pumping ability.
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