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What is the medical term for inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, usually caused by infection?
What is the medical term for inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, usually caused by infection?
- Endocarditis (correct)
- Pericarditis
- Myocarditis
- Thrombophlebitis
Which condition is characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood?
Which condition is characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood?
- Cyanosis (correct)
- Embolism
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension
What term is used to describe the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a detached clot or other material?
What term is used to describe the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a detached clot or other material?
- Hemostasis
- Arteritis
- Embolism (correct)
- Septicemia
What is the condition characterized by abnormally rapid heart rate?
What is the condition characterized by abnormally rapid heart rate?
Which term refers to the inflammation of an artery?
Which term refers to the inflammation of an artery?
What are white blood cells that are part of the immune system and help fight infections referred to as?
What are white blood cells that are part of the immune system and help fight infections referred to as?
What is the medical term for the condition characterized by abnormally slow heart rate?
What is the medical term for the condition characterized by abnormally slow heart rate?
Which term is used to describe systemic infection of the bloodstream, often leading to sepsis?
Which term is used to describe systemic infection of the bloodstream, often leading to sepsis?
What is the medical term for inflammation of a vein with the formation of a blood clot?
What is the medical term for inflammation of a vein with the formation of a blood clot?
Which condition is characterized by abnormally low blood pressure?
Which condition is characterized by abnormally low blood pressure?
What are white blood cells that are part of the immune system and help fight infections referred to as?
What are white blood cells that are part of the immune system and help fight infections referred to as?
What is the condition characterized by inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart?
What is the condition characterized by inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart?
Which term is used to describe inflammation of an artery?
Which term is used to describe inflammation of an artery?
Which condition is characterized by abnormally rapid heart rate?
Which condition is characterized by abnormally rapid heart rate?
What is the medical term for the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a detached clot or other material?
What is the medical term for the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a detached clot or other material?
What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart muscle?
What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart muscle?
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