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What are the metabolites responsible for irritating myocardial fibers in ischemia?
What are the metabolites responsible for irritating myocardial fibers in ischemia?
- Histamines, bradykinin, prostaglandins (correct)
- Acetylcholine, GABA, glutamate
- Adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin
- Insulin, glucagon, cortisol
In a myocardial infarction (MI), which zone describes where cells die and tissue becomes necrotic?
In a myocardial infarction (MI), which zone describes where cells die and tissue becomes necrotic?
- Zone of Infarction (correct)
- Zone of Ischemia
- Zone of Reperfusion
- Zone of Hypoxia
Which diagnostic method is commonly used to assess myocardial infarction (MI)?
Which diagnostic method is commonly used to assess myocardial infarction (MI)?
- Chest radiography
- Pulmonary function test
- Exercise stress test
- Echocardiogram (correct)
What is the primary treatment for angina?
What is the primary treatment for angina?
Which lifestyle change is recommended for preventing and treating heart conditions?
Which lifestyle change is recommended for preventing and treating heart conditions?
Which type of medications are used as vasodilators in the treatment of heart conditions?
Which type of medications are used as vasodilators in the treatment of heart conditions?
Which zone of injury in a heart attack is characterized by being next to the zone of infarction and is reversible?
Which zone of injury in a heart attack is characterized by being next to the zone of infarction and is reversible?
What is the function of leukocytes in the context of a heart attack?
What is the function of leukocytes in the context of a heart attack?
What metabolite is considered a better predictor of cardiovascular mortality and remains elevated for 5-7 days after a heart attack?
What metabolite is considered a better predictor of cardiovascular mortality and remains elevated for 5-7 days after a heart attack?
Which enzyme released by injured heart muscle cells is used as a cardiac marker to diagnose a heart attack?
Which enzyme released by injured heart muscle cells is used as a cardiac marker to diagnose a heart attack?
What is the main goal of using thrombolytic agents in the treatment of a heart attack?
What is the main goal of using thrombolytic agents in the treatment of a heart attack?
Which diagnostic method for a heart attack involves the measurement of serum levels of cardiac enzymes such as TnI?
Which diagnostic method for a heart attack involves the measurement of serum levels of cardiac enzymes such as TnI?
In which class of heart failure do patients experience marked limitation of physical activity?
In which class of heart failure do patients experience marked limitation of physical activity?
Which type of cardiomyopathy is caused by abnormal genes in the heart muscle?
Which type of cardiomyopathy is caused by abnormal genes in the heart muscle?
What are the symptoms of Class II heart failure when engaging in ordinary physical activity?
What are the symptoms of Class II heart failure when engaging in ordinary physical activity?
In the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI), which zone indicates irreversible damage to the myocardium?
In the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI), which zone indicates irreversible damage to the myocardium?
Which metabolite is commonly associated with the ischemic segment during myocardial infarction?
Which metabolite is commonly associated with the ischemic segment during myocardial infarction?
What is the main treatment approach for patients with myocardial infarction?
What is the main treatment approach for patients with myocardial infarction?
