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What constitutes fluid overload?
What constitutes fluid overload?
- Low blood pressure
- Hypervolemia (correct)
- Decreased cardiac workload
- Hypoxemia
What causes an increase in preload?
What causes an increase in preload?
- Regurgitation of cardiac valves (correct)
- Hypoxemia
- Hypertension
- Low blood pressure
What diagnostic test is used to measure cardiac output?
What diagnostic test is used to measure cardiac output?
- MRI
- ECG (correct)
- Troponin I
- Serum lipid profile
What is the resistance the left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood called?
What is the resistance the left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood called?
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Which diagnostic test is used to look for wall thickening in the heart?
Which diagnostic test is used to look for wall thickening in the heart?
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What is the formula to calculate ejection fraction?
What is the formula to calculate ejection fraction?
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What symptom is characteristic of right sided heart failure?
What symptom is characteristic of right sided heart failure?
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Which medication is used to reduce the workload of the heart and improve blood flow?
Which medication is used to reduce the workload of the heart and improve blood flow?
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What is a characteristic symptom of hypertensive urgency?
What is a characteristic symptom of hypertensive urgency?
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What is a symptom of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) arterial type?
What is a symptom of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) arterial type?
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