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Which medical specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases?
Which medical specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases?
- Pulmonology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Cardiology (correct)
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
- Aortic aneurysm
- Myocardial infarction (correct)
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Pulmonary embolism
What is the name of the device used to monitor the electrical activity of the heart?
What is the name of the device used to monitor the electrical activity of the heart?
- Blood pressure cuff
- Spirometer
- Electrocardiogram (correct)
- Pulse oximeter
What is the name of the condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly?
What is the name of the condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly?
What is the name of the surgical procedure to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries?
What is the name of the surgical procedure to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries?
What is the name of the condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged, leading to decreased function?
What is the name of the condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged, leading to decreased function?
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