Heart Rate Conditions Quiz
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What can chronic hypertension lead to?

  • Increased risk of stroke (correct)
  • Enlargement of the left atrium
  • Reduced risk of heart failure
  • Weakening of the heart muscle
  • What is the typical heart rate range in adults that characterizes tachycardia?

  • Exactly 100 beats per minute
  • Below 60 beats per minute
  • Above 100 beats per minute (correct)
  • Between 70-90 beats per minute
  • How does multiple myocardial infarctions affect the heart muscle?

  • Leads to tissue damage or death (correct)
  • Strengthens its ability to pump effectively
  • Reduces the risk of heart failure
  • Causes enlargement of the heart chambers
  • Which condition can lead to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid retention?

    <p>Congestive Heart Failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dilated cardiomyopathy characterized by?

    <p>Enlargement of the heart chambers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of bradycardia?

    <p>Sinus node dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can cause dilated cardiomyopathy?

    <p>Viral infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition results from the buildup of plaque in coronary arteries?

    <p>Coronary Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy?

    <p>Fatigue and shortness of breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom that may indicate high blood pressure?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does chronic hypertension affect the left ventricle?

    <p>Results in hypertrophy (enlargement) of the left ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios may lead to sudden cardiac death?

    <p>Coronary Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does dilated cardiomyopathy lead to reduced cardiac function?

    <p>As a result of weakening of the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can multiple myocardial infarctions increase the risk of heart failure?

    <p>By causing progressive damage to the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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