Ischemic Heart Disease Overview
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Which of the following is the leading cause of death in developed countries?

  • Ischemic Heart Disease (correct)
  • Infective Endocarditis
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa
  • What is the most important cause of Ischemic Heart Disease?

  • Diseases of the coronaries (correct)
  • Aortic valve diseases
  • Severe hypotension
  • Severe tachycardia
  • What condition is associated with thrombosis and vasospasm in the context of Ischemic Heart Disease?

  • Coronary atherosclerosis (correct)
  • Vasculitis
  • Coronary embolism
  • Coronary osteal narrowing
  • Which factor can cause shortening of diastole and contribute to reduced coronary blood flow?

    <p>Severe tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of severe anemia, advanced lung disease, and cyanotic congenital heart diseases, which factor can aggravate the effects of ischemia?

    <p>Hypoxia due to diminished oxygen transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

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