Hypertension and edema due to congestive heart failure. Angiotensin II receptor antagonists are drugs indicated for hypertension, diabetic nephropathy and congestive heart failure. An autopsy identified the cause of death as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure. Mild elevation of ALP can be seen in liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, and congestive cardiac failure. Slowed blood flow due to underlying cirrhosis or congestive heart failure is often implicated. Pulmonary edema secondary to left-sided congestive heart failure can also cause crackles. Kidney failure is very common in patients suffering from congestive heart failure. Dobutamine can be used in cases of congestive heart failure to increase cardiac output. Patients typically present as neonates with cyanosis or congestive heart failure. In severe cases, the anemia may cause evidence of congestive heart failure. Ischemic hepatitis is related to another condition called congestive hepatopathy. It is a drug that may improve the prognosis in patients with congestive heart failure. In 1972, Boyd died from complications related to Parkinson's disease and congestive heart failure. Some patients develop significant carditis which manifests as congestive heart failure. This is a frequent occurrence with pleural effusion, caused by congestive heart failure (CHF).