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Which of the following is the leading cause of death in developed countries?
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?
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?
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?
Which factor can cause shortening of diastole and contribute to reduced coronary blood flow?
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In cases of severe anemia, advanced lung disease, and cyanotic congenital heart diseases, which factor can aggravate the effects of ischemia?
In cases of severe anemia, advanced lung disease, and cyanotic congenital heart diseases, which factor can aggravate the effects of ischemia?
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