<s>[INST] What medical conditions contribute to heart failure? [/INST] Conditions such as coronary artery disease (heart attacks), high blood pressure, heart valve disease, toxins including alcohol, viral infections (myocarditis), pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, and genetic diseases (cardiomyopathy) can cause heart failure. Conditions such as diabetes, HIV infection, hyperthyroidism, amyloidosis, sleep apnea, and obesity also increase the risk of heart failure. Source: BCM EDU. Link: https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/specialties/cardiovascular-medicine/specialty-centers-and-programs/advanced-heart-failure-clinic/heart-failure-faqs. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Heart Failure </s>