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What is the mechanism of action of Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors?
- Prevent production or function of angiotensin II enzyme (correct)
- Block sympathetic effects on the heart
- Increase bradykinin levels
- Reduce peripheral resistance by arteriolar vasodilation
What is the characteristic feature of syncope?
What is the characteristic feature of syncope?
- Transient and sudden loss of consciousness with spontaneous recovery (correct)
- Requires electrical or chemical cardioversion for recovery
- Results from cerebral atherosclerosis only
- Permanent loss of consciousness
Which of the following is a cause of non-cardiac syncope?
Which of the following is a cause of non-cardiac syncope?
- Aortic valve stenosis
- Arrhythmias
- Vasovagal syncope (correct)
- Cerebral atherosclerosis
What is the approximate systolic blood pressure below which loss of consciousness occurs?
What is the approximate systolic blood pressure below which loss of consciousness occurs?
What is the percentage of cardiac syncope cases among all syncope cases?
What is the percentage of cardiac syncope cases among all syncope cases?
Why are the elderly at higher risk for syncopal attacks?
Why are the elderly at higher risk for syncopal attacks?
What is the definition of hypertension?
What is the definition of hypertension?
What is the most common type of hypertension?
What is the most common type of hypertension?
What is a major risk factor for essential hypertension?
What is a major risk factor for essential hypertension?
What is a clinical manifestation of hypertension?
What is a clinical manifestation of hypertension?
What is a complication of untreated hypertension?
What is a complication of untreated hypertension?
What is a non-pharmacological treatment for hypertension?
What is a non-pharmacological treatment for hypertension?
What is the percentage of idiopathic syncope?
What is the percentage of idiopathic syncope?
What can precipitate vasovagal syncope?
What can precipitate vasovagal syncope?
What is a common symptom of vasovagal syncope?
What is a common symptom of vasovagal syncope?
What should an individual with vasovagal syncope do as soon as possible?
What should an individual with vasovagal syncope do as soon as possible?
What happens to the strength of the pulse when a patient with vasovagal syncope is placed in a horizontal position?
What happens to the strength of the pulse when a patient with vasovagal syncope is placed in a horizontal position?
