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Which is the most common cause of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
Which is the most common cause of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
What is a non-modifiable risk factor for CAD?
What is a non-modifiable risk factor for CAD?
Which risk factor for CAD can be modified through lifestyle changes?
Which risk factor for CAD can be modified through lifestyle changes?
What is the recommended daily dose of aspirin for antiplatelet therapy in CHD prevention?
What is the recommended daily dose of aspirin for antiplatelet therapy in CHD prevention?
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In the pathophysiology of angina pectoris and myocardial infarction, what can increase oxygen demand?
In the pathophysiology of angina pectoris and myocardial infarction, what can increase oxygen demand?
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Which condition is associated with coronary embolization as a cause of CAD?
Which condition is associated with coronary embolization as a cause of CAD?
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What is the main effect of radiation therapy on the coronary artery in relation to CAD?
What is the main effect of radiation therapy on the coronary artery in relation to CAD?
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Which lifestyle factor is associated with a modifiable risk for CAD?
Which lifestyle factor is associated with a modifiable risk for CAD?
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What type of primary prevention is recommended for coronary heart disease (CHD)?
What type of primary prevention is recommended for coronary heart disease (CHD)?
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Which symptom is characterized by recurrent attacks of difficulty breathing at night that awaken the patient from sleep?
Which symptom is characterized by recurrent attacks of difficulty breathing at night that awaken the patient from sleep?
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What is the commonest cause of right-sided heart failure?
What is the commonest cause of right-sided heart failure?
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What is the hallmark of right ventricular failure?
What is the hallmark of right ventricular failure?
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Which pharmacological therapy is considered the cornerstone in the treatment of heart failure for preventing cardiac remodelling?
Which pharmacological therapy is considered the cornerstone in the treatment of heart failure for preventing cardiac remodelling?
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What symptom is characterized by a transient loss of consciousness due to sudden diminution of blood supply to the brain?
What symptom is characterized by a transient loss of consciousness due to sudden diminution of blood supply to the brain?
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What term refers to a subjective feeling of difficulty breathing on lying on the back?
What term refers to a subjective feeling of difficulty breathing on lying on the back?
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Which condition results from an inability of the right ventricle to eject blood to the pulmonary artery?
Which condition results from an inability of the right ventricle to eject blood to the pulmonary artery?
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What is a manifestation of backward systemic venous congestion in right-sided heart failure?
What is a manifestation of backward systemic venous congestion in right-sided heart failure?
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