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What is the primary surgical treatment for aortic valve stenosis?
What is the primary surgical treatment for aortic valve stenosis?
What is the typical lifespan of an animal-derived aortic valve replacement?
What is the typical lifespan of an animal-derived aortic valve replacement?
Which of the following is a common medication prescribed for patients with a mechanical aortic valve?
Which of the following is a common medication prescribed for patients with a mechanical aortic valve?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Tetralogy of Fallot?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Tetralogy of Fallot?
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What is the primary cause of cyanosis (bluish skin) in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot?
What is the primary cause of cyanosis (bluish skin) in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of primary (essential) hypertension?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of primary (essential) hypertension?
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What is the defining characteristic of malignant or resistant hypertension?
What is the defining characteristic of malignant or resistant hypertension?
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Which of the following is considered a first-line treatment for primary (essential) hypertension?
Which of the following is considered a first-line treatment for primary (essential) hypertension?
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What is the most common type of hypertension?
What is the most common type of hypertension?
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Which of the following is a common early symptom of hypertension?
Which of the following is a common early symptom of hypertension?
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