Cardiovascular Disease and Pathological Terms
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What term is used to describe an abnormal heart rhythm that is too slow?

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Bradycardia (correct)
  • Tachycardia
  • Ventricular fibrillation

    • What is the term for high blood pressure without any known cause?

  • Hypotension
  • Essential hypertension (correct)
  • Secondary hypertension
  • Hypertensive heart disease

    • Which condition is characterized by an irregular heartbeat?

  • Ventricular fibrillation
  • A flutter
  • Atrial fibrillation (correct)
  • Tachycardia

    • What might a murmur indicate when heard on auscultation of the carotid artery?

    <p>Valve leakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lifestyle factors are mentioned as potential causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

    <p>Poor diet, smoking, lack of exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

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