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What are the 3 major mechanisms that cause CVDs?
What are the 3 major mechanisms that cause CVDs?
- Genetic predisposition, ethnicity, and age
- Thrombosis, spasm, and infection/inflammation
- Endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyocyte injury and dysfunction (correct)
- Hypertension, aneurysm, and coronary heart disease
What is the normal arterial blood pressure (BP) range?
What is the normal arterial blood pressure (BP) range?
- 110/70 mmHg
- 130/90 mmHg
- 140/90 mmHg
- 120/80 mmHg (correct)
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for CVDs?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for CVDs?
- Genetic predisposition (correct)
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Hypertension
Which of the following is NOT a cardiovascular disorder involving the heart?
Which of the following is NOT a cardiovascular disorder involving the heart?
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What is the objective of understanding the pathophysiological basis, risk factors, and manifestations of common CVDs?
What is the objective of understanding the pathophysiological basis, risk factors, and manifestations of common CVDs?
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