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What is the result of the inability of the right ventricle to contract effectively?

Pulmonary Edema

Bipedal Edema (correct)

Hepatomegaly

Cerebral Hypoxia

Which of the following is a complication of myocardial infarction?

Pulmonary Embolism

Pericarditis

Congestive Heart Failure (correct)

Hypertension

What is the effect of estrogen on cholesterol levels?

Increases LDL receptor activity (correct)

Has no effect on cholesterol levels

Increases triglyceride levels

Decreases LDL receptor activity

What is the term for the death of myocardium?

Myocardial Infarction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of nicotine stimulation on clotting factor 1?

Stimulates fibrinogen activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for inflammation of the pericardium?

Pericarditis Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the shunt in a patient with an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?

Left to right Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Coarctation of Aorta?

↑ BP in the UE Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary issue in a patient with Stenosis of the heart valve?

Inability of the valve to open fully Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOS)?

Shunt from right to left Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that relieves the symptoms of Pericardial Friction Rub?

Kneeling on all 4's Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary connection of the Ductus Arteriosus in the fetal circulation?

Between the pulmonary artery and the aorta Signup and view all the answers

What is a criterion for terminating exercise?

Unstable Angina Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a Diastolic BP of 200⁄100 mmHg?

Heart Failure Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a 2nd Degree Heart Block?

Progressive lengthening of PR Interval Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of possible Myocardial Infarction?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the best initial exercise for a patient with Post MI, CHF, and Claudication?

Low intensity for 10-15 minutes daily Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a 1.5mm downsloping ST segment during exercise?

Ischemia Signup and view all the answers