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What can chronic hypertension lead to?
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?
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?
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?
Which condition can lead to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid retention?
What is dilated cardiomyopathy characterized by?
What is dilated cardiomyopathy characterized by?
What is a common cause of bradycardia?
What is a common cause of bradycardia?
What factors can cause dilated cardiomyopathy?
What factors can cause dilated cardiomyopathy?
Which condition results from the buildup of plaque in coronary arteries?
Which condition results from the buildup of plaque in coronary arteries?
What are common symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy?
What are common symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy?
What is a symptom that may indicate high blood pressure?
What is a symptom that may indicate high blood pressure?
How does chronic hypertension affect the left ventricle?
How does chronic hypertension affect the left ventricle?
Which of the following scenarios may lead to sudden cardiac death?
Which of the following scenarios may lead to sudden cardiac death?
Why does dilated cardiomyopathy lead to reduced cardiac function?
Why does dilated cardiomyopathy lead to reduced cardiac function?
How can multiple myocardial infarctions increase the risk of heart failure?
How can multiple myocardial infarctions increase the risk of heart failure?
