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What is the definition of syncope?
What is the definition of syncope?
- Sudden temporary loss of consciousness (correct)
- Intermittent loss of consciousness
- Gradual loss of consciousness
- Gradual temporary loss of consciousness
What is the characteristic feature of orthopnoea?
What is the characteristic feature of orthopnoea?
- Breathlessness on exertion
- Breathlessness at rest
- Breathlessness while sleeping
- Breathlessness on lying flat (correct)
What is the cause of peripheral oedema in ambulant patients with chronic heart failure?
What is the cause of peripheral oedema in ambulant patients with chronic heart failure?
- Vascular blockage
- High blood pressure
- Excessive salt and water retention (correct)
- Lack of physical activity
What is the most common cause of cough related to cardiovascular diseases?
What is the most common cause of cough related to cardiovascular diseases?
What is the nature of the sputum associated with pulmonary oedema?
What is the nature of the sputum associated with pulmonary oedema?
What is one of the common causes of palpitations?
What is one of the common causes of palpitations?
What is a feature associated with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea?
What is a feature associated with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea?
What is the key difference between orthopnoea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea?
What is the key difference between orthopnoea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea?
What is the primary cause of chest pain in heart disease?
What is the primary cause of chest pain in heart disease?
What is the primary cause of peripheral oedema in ambulant patients with chronic heart failure?
What is the primary cause of peripheral oedema in ambulant patients with chronic heart failure?
Which of the following can be a potential cause of palpitations?
Which of the following can be a potential cause of palpitations?
What is the main characteristic of syncope?
What is the main characteristic of syncope?
What is the primary cause of cough related to cardiovascular diseases?
What is the primary cause of cough related to cardiovascular diseases?
What type of sputum is often associated with viral infection or longstanding bronchial irritation?
What type of sputum is often associated with viral infection or longstanding bronchial irritation?
What are common causes of fatigue in patients with impaired cardiovascular function?
What are common causes of fatigue in patients with impaired cardiovascular function?
What are some common causes of peripheral oedema?
What are some common causes of peripheral oedema?
What are potential non-cardiac diseases associated with palpitations?
What are potential non-cardiac diseases associated with palpitations?
What conditions lead to peripheral oedema in patients who are recumbent over the sacrum?
What conditions lead to peripheral oedema in patients who are recumbent over the sacrum?
