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Which of the following best describes pulmonary artery pressure?
Which of the following best describes pulmonary artery pressure?
- The pressure in the arteries that supply blood to the lungs (correct)
- The pressure in the arteries that supply blood to the heart
- The pressure in the arteries that supply blood to the brain
- The pressure in the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys
What is the main purpose of measuring pulmonary artery pressure?
What is the main purpose of measuring pulmonary artery pressure?
- To assess kidney function
- To assess brain function
- To assess lung function (correct)
- To assess heart function
Which of the following conditions can be diagnosed using pulmonary artery pressure measurements?
Which of the following conditions can be diagnosed using pulmonary artery pressure measurements?
- Osteoarthritis
- Diabetes mellitus
- Coronary artery disease
- Pulmonary hypertension (correct)