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What is a common cause of bradycardia among athletes?
What is a common cause of bradycardia among athletes?
- Myocardial infarction
- Hypothermia
- Beta blockers (correct)
- Hyperthyroidism
Which condition may lead to an irregularly irregular heartbeat consistent with atrial fibrillation?
Which condition may lead to an irregularly irregular heartbeat consistent with atrial fibrillation?
- Fluid overload
- Mitral valve disease (correct)
- Pulmonary embolism
- Hypertension
What can cause radio-radial delay in a patient?
What can cause radio-radial delay in a patient?
- Decreased airway resistance
- Kidney infection
- Liver cirrhosis
- Dissection of thoracic aorta (correct)
In congestive heart failure, what is a common sign seen in the palms of the hands?
In congestive heart failure, what is a common sign seen in the palms of the hands?
What symptom might a patient with myocardial infarction experience?
What symptom might a patient with myocardial infarction experience?
Which condition may present with an additional impulse felt over the chest known as double impulse?
Which condition may present with an additional impulse felt over the chest known as double impulse?
Jaundice of the sclera may be indicative of what condition?
Jaundice of the sclera may be indicative of what condition?
What is a common characteristic of the apex beat in left ventricular dysfunction?
What is a common characteristic of the apex beat in left ventricular dysfunction?
What is typically seen on auscultation in a patient with left ventricular failure?
What is typically seen on auscultation in a patient with left ventricular failure?
Which condition may lead to an uncoordinated impulse felt over a larger area known as dyskinetic apex beat?
Which condition may lead to an uncoordinated impulse felt over a larger area known as dyskinetic apex beat?
