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What is arrhythmia primarily characterized by?
What is arrhythmia primarily characterized by?
- Irregular heartbeat (correct)
- High blood pressure
- Excessive blood flow
- Narrowing of arteries
Which term describes severe pain in the calf muscles due to inadequate blood supply?
Which term describes severe pain in the calf muscles due to inadequate blood supply?
- Endocarditis
- Hyperkalemia
- Claudication (correct)
- Ischemia
What does a bruit indicate when auscultating a blood vessel?
What does a bruit indicate when auscultating a blood vessel?
- High potassium levels
- Normal blood circulation
- Blood clot formation
- Turbulent blood flow (correct)
Where is the Point of Maximum Impulse typically located?
Where is the Point of Maximum Impulse typically located?
What does the presence of a pericardial friction rub signify?
What does the presence of a pericardial friction rub signify?
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Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia
An irregular heartbeat rhythm.
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
A form of arteriosclerosis with plaque buildup in blood vessels.
Bruit
Bruit
A humming sound heard when listening to a blood vessel due to turbulent blood flow.
Claudication
Claudication
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Point of Maximal Impulse
Point of Maximal Impulse
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Murmur
Murmur
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Hypomagnesium
Hypomagnesium
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia
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Endothelium
Endothelium
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Clubbing
Clubbing
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