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Which imaging technique is most commonly used for the diagnosis of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)?
Which imaging technique is most commonly used for the diagnosis of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)?
What is the main characteristic of Pulmonic Stenosis (PS) that leads to right ventricle (RV) pressure overload?
What is the main characteristic of Pulmonic Stenosis (PS) that leads to right ventricle (RV) pressure overload?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Aortic Coarctation?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Aortic Coarctation?
In adults, what is the usual status of the ductus arteriosus?
In adults, what is the usual status of the ductus arteriosus?
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What is the typical appearance of vascular markings on a chest X-ray in a patient with Coarctation of the Aorta?
What is the typical appearance of vascular markings on a chest X-ray in a patient with Coarctation of the Aorta?
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Which valve abnormality is often found in association with Aortic Constriction?
Which valve abnormality is often found in association with Aortic Constriction?
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Which symptom is a cardinal symptom of aortic stenosis that occurs late after years of obstruction?
Which symptom is a cardinal symptom of aortic stenosis that occurs late after years of obstruction?
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What is the most common cause of aortic stenosis in adults?
What is the most common cause of aortic stenosis in adults?
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Which physical examination finding is characteristic of aortic regurgitation?
Which physical examination finding is characteristic of aortic regurgitation?
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What is a common etiology of aortic regurgitation in males?
What is a common etiology of aortic regurgitation in males?
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Which sign is typically associated with wide pulse pressure and aortic regurgitation?
Which sign is typically associated with wide pulse pressure and aortic regurgitation?
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Where is the systolic murmur typically loudest in aortic regurgitation?
Where is the systolic murmur typically loudest in aortic regurgitation?
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How is gum disease associated with heart disease?
How is gum disease associated with heart disease?
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What is the reason for using preventative antibiotics prior to dental treatment for certain patients?
What is the reason for using preventative antibiotics prior to dental treatment for certain patients?
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How can tooth infection contribute to a fatal heart attack?
How can tooth infection contribute to a fatal heart attack?
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What changes are observed in the heart murmur with Valsalva maneuver in a patient with the described symptoms?
What changes are observed in the heart murmur with Valsalva maneuver in a patient with the described symptoms?
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What is one of the typical findings in an ECG of a patient with the described symptoms?
What is one of the typical findings in an ECG of a patient with the described symptoms?
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What is a common method used to detect periods of atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia in patients with such cardiac symptoms?
What is a common method used to detect periods of atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia in patients with such cardiac symptoms?
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What does the 'U' stand for in the CURB-65 score for pneumonia severity?
What does the 'U' stand for in the CURB-65 score for pneumonia severity?
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How long may it take for follow-up CXR abnormalities to clear in pneumonia cases?
How long may it take for follow-up CXR abnormalities to clear in pneumonia cases?
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Which patients should receive both influenza and pneumococcal vaccines according to the text?
Which patients should receive both influenza and pneumococcal vaccines according to the text?
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What is the recommended antibiotic treatment for outpatient pneumonia in previously healthy individuals with no recent antibiotic use?
What is the recommended antibiotic treatment for outpatient pneumonia in previously healthy individuals with no recent antibiotic use?
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What is considered the best option for antibiotic treatment in patients with pneumonia who have an allergy to Amoxicillin?
What is considered the best option for antibiotic treatment in patients with pneumonia who have an allergy to Amoxicillin?
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Which factor is NOT considered important in the pathogenesis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)?
Which factor is NOT considered important in the pathogenesis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)?
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