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Which type of infective endocarditis is characterized by a slower progression and better prognosis?
Which type of infective endocarditis is characterized by a slower progression and better prognosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common complication of infective endocarditis?
Which of the following is NOT a common complication of infective endocarditis?
What is the main histological feature of the vegetations seen in infective endocarditis?
What is the main histological feature of the vegetations seen in infective endocarditis?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of the normal blood vessel histology?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of the normal blood vessel histology?
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Which type of arteriosclerosis is characterized by the formation of atheroma?
Which type of arteriosclerosis is characterized by the formation of atheroma?
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What is the primary histological change seen in the blood vessel wall during arteriosclerosis?
What is the primary histological change seen in the blood vessel wall during arteriosclerosis?
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What is the most common coronary artery involved in myocardial infarction?
What is the most common coronary artery involved in myocardial infarction?
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Which artery supplies the lateral left ventricle?
Which artery supplies the lateral left ventricle?
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What complication of myocardial infarction can lead to hemopericardium and cardiac tamponade?
What complication of myocardial infarction can lead to hemopericardium and cardiac tamponade?
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Which complication of myocardial infarction is characterized by showering of blood emboli?
Which complication of myocardial infarction is characterized by showering of blood emboli?
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What is the most common cause of death in myocardial infarction?
What is the most common cause of death in myocardial infarction?
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What percentage of sudden cardiac deaths are due to fatal arrhythmias?
What percentage of sudden cardiac deaths are due to fatal arrhythmias?
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What is the gross appearance of the heart in decompensated hypertensive heart disease (HHD)?
What is the gross appearance of the heart in decompensated hypertensive heart disease (HHD)?
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Which disease is characterized by large fibers with large nuclei and later interstitial fibrosis in its histology?
Which disease is characterized by large fibers with large nuclei and later interstitial fibrosis in its histology?
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What is the primary cause of death in Hypertensive Heart Disease (HHD)?
What is the primary cause of death in Hypertensive Heart Disease (HHD)?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of compensated Hypertensive Heart Disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of compensated Hypertensive Heart Disease?
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In Hypertensive Heart Disease, what leads to an increase in oxygen demand and decreased compliance due to increased thickness of the myocardium?
In Hypertensive Heart Disease, what leads to an increase in oxygen demand and decreased compliance due to increased thickness of the myocardium?
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Which heart disease is characterized by stages of compensated HHD with concentric hypertrophy progressing to heart failure with ventricular dilatation?
Which heart disease is characterized by stages of compensated HHD with concentric hypertrophy progressing to heart failure with ventricular dilatation?
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Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action in acute rheumatic fever?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action in acute rheumatic fever?
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Which age group is most commonly affected by acute rheumatic fever?
Which age group is most commonly affected by acute rheumatic fever?
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Which of the following histological features is characteristic of acute rheumatic carditis?
Which of the following histological features is characteristic of acute rheumatic carditis?
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Which heart valve is most commonly affected in acute rheumatic carditis?
Which heart valve is most commonly affected in acute rheumatic carditis?
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Which layer of the heart is affected by the formation of small vegetations or fibrinous clots along the lines of valve closure in acute rheumatic carditis?
Which layer of the heart is affected by the formation of small vegetations or fibrinous clots along the lines of valve closure in acute rheumatic carditis?
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What is the primary difference between the joint involvement in acute rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary difference between the joint involvement in acute rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis?
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Which factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication?
Which factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication?
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In terms of blood pressure, why is BP 169/95 more concerning than BP 140/90 for men between 45-62 years?
In terms of blood pressure, why is BP 169/95 more concerning than BP 140/90 for men between 45-62 years?
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Which type of dietary fat is considered 'bad' and linked to increased cardiovascular risk?
Which type of dietary fat is considered 'bad' and linked to increased cardiovascular risk?
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How does smoking impact lipid levels and atherosclerosis development?
How does smoking impact lipid levels and atherosclerosis development?
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Which lifestyle factor is considered modifiable and linked to an increased risk of heart diseases?
Which lifestyle factor is considered modifiable and linked to an increased risk of heart diseases?
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What is the major difference between LDL and HDL in relation to cholesterol management?
What is the major difference between LDL and HDL in relation to cholesterol management?
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