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What is the main cause of Angina Pectoris?
What is the main cause of Angina Pectoris?
- Increased blood flow through the coronary arteries
- Excessive oxygen supply to the heart
- Vasoconstriction leading to decreased blood flow (correct)
- Decreased platelet aggregation
Which medication decreases the oxygen demand of the heart in the treatment of Angina Pectoris?
Which medication decreases the oxygen demand of the heart in the treatment of Angina Pectoris?
- Aspirin
- Oxygen
- Nitroglycerin
- Sedation (correct)
What is another term for Myocardial Infarction?
What is another term for Myocardial Infarction?
- Angina Pectoris
- Variant Angina
- Heart Attack (correct)
- Crescendo Angina
Which type of Angina Pectoris occurs at rest and is due to coronary artery spasms?
Which type of Angina Pectoris occurs at rest and is due to coronary artery spasms?
What happens during Myocardial Infarction?
What happens during Myocardial Infarction?
What is the pathophysiologic process of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) related to the left side of the heart?
What is the pathophysiologic process of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) related to the left side of the heart?
What is a common manifestation of Myocardial Infarction (MI) that is treated with Oxygen and Digitalis?
What is a common manifestation of Myocardial Infarction (MI) that is treated with Oxygen and Digitalis?
Which compensatory mechanism is associated with Congestive Heart Failure?
Which compensatory mechanism is associated with Congestive Heart Failure?
What treatment/intervention is specifically aimed at relieving chest pain in patients with MI?
What treatment/intervention is specifically aimed at relieving chest pain in patients with MI?
What is a manifestation of right-sided heart failure in patients with CHF?
What is a manifestation of right-sided heart failure in patients with CHF?
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