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Which psychological factor is associated with acute coronary syndromes?
Which psychological factor is associated with acute coronary syndromes?
What pathological feature is commonly linked to severe coronary artery disease (CAD)?
What pathological feature is commonly linked to severe coronary artery disease (CAD)?
What condition is characterized by severe luminal narrowing in coronary artery pathology?
What condition is characterized by severe luminal narrowing in coronary artery pathology?
Which cytokine-related process is important in chronic coronary artery disease?
Which cytokine-related process is important in chronic coronary artery disease?
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized risk factor for coronary artery disease?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized risk factor for coronary artery disease?
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Which type of cardiovascular disease is characterized by the obstruction of blood flow in the arteries on the heart muscle?
Which type of cardiovascular disease is characterized by the obstruction of blood flow in the arteries on the heart muscle?
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What is the main difference between HFrEF and HFpEF in heart failure?
What is the main difference between HFrEF and HFpEF in heart failure?
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Which condition is NOT classified under ischemic heart disease?
Which condition is NOT classified under ischemic heart disease?
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What is the primary cause of cardiac arrest?
What is the primary cause of cardiac arrest?
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Which of the following types of heart failure involves an inadequate pumping function leading to a reduced ejection fraction?
Which of the following types of heart failure involves an inadequate pumping function leading to a reduced ejection fraction?
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What is the leading cause of death globally as reported in 2019?
What is the leading cause of death globally as reported in 2019?
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Which psychological factor is strongly linked to cardiovascular disease?
Which psychological factor is strongly linked to cardiovascular disease?
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In the USA, which disease was reported as the leading cause of death in 2020?
In the USA, which disease was reported as the leading cause of death in 2020?
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What does the biopsychosocial approach emphasize in relation to cardiovascular health?
What does the biopsychosocial approach emphasize in relation to cardiovascular health?
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Which mechanism is associated with the progression of cardiovascular diseases?
Which mechanism is associated with the progression of cardiovascular diseases?
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Which statement about Sir John Hunter is true regarding his death?
Which statement about Sir John Hunter is true regarding his death?
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What percentage of global deaths were attributed to cardiovascular diseases in 2019?
What percentage of global deaths were attributed to cardiovascular diseases in 2019?
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Which demographic group is specifically mentioned as being most affected by cardiovascular disease?
Which demographic group is specifically mentioned as being most affected by cardiovascular disease?
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What triggers acute myocardial infarction (MI) according to the ONSET study?
What triggers acute myocardial infarction (MI) according to the ONSET study?
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Which of the following best describes the role of coronary arteries?
Which of the following best describes the role of coronary arteries?
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What is the primary function of the left ventricle (LV) in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the left ventricle (LV) in the cardiovascular system?
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What is a common symptom of coronary heart disease (CHD)?
What is a common symptom of coronary heart disease (CHD)?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
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Which psychological factor is highlighted as an acute risk for cardiac events?
Which psychological factor is highlighted as an acute risk for cardiac events?
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What does the term 'myocardial ischemia' refer to?
What does the term 'myocardial ischemia' refer to?
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Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial approach in cardiovascular health?
Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial approach in cardiovascular health?
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What type of stress is evoked by positive emotions or events?
What type of stress is evoked by positive emotions or events?
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Which factor is NOT considered a vulnerability factor affecting stress response?
Which factor is NOT considered a vulnerability factor affecting stress response?
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According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, what level of arousal produces optimal performance?
According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, what level of arousal produces optimal performance?
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Which measure is a self-report tool used to assess stress response?
Which measure is a self-report tool used to assess stress response?
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Which of these factors is associated with psychological distress as a risk factor for coronary artery disease?
Which of these factors is associated with psychological distress as a risk factor for coronary artery disease?
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What is the possible consequence of prolonged psychological distress?
What is the possible consequence of prolonged psychological distress?
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Which of the following is considered a buffering factor against stress?
Which of the following is considered a buffering factor against stress?
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Which psychological factor is most likely to increase vulnerability to stress?
Which psychological factor is most likely to increase vulnerability to stress?
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What characterizes the distress response to stressors?
What characterizes the distress response to stressors?
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What biological changes may occur due to chronic stress?
What biological changes may occur due to chronic stress?
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