What conditions increase the risk of systolic Heart Failure?

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What conditions increase the risk of systolic Heart Failure?

The primary cause of HFrEF is having a prior heart attack. There are however many other causes that can increase the risk of HFrEF. In this video, Dr. Sunthar lists some conditions that can predispose patients to heart failure.

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