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Which of the following is a measure of ventricular systolic function?
Which of the following is a measure of ventricular systolic function?
What is the normal value range for cardiac index?
What is the normal value range for cardiac index?
Which of the following factors does NOT determine cardiac output?
Which of the following factors does NOT determine cardiac output?
Which of the following factors increases heart rate?
Which of the following factors increases heart rate?
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What is the definition of preload?
What is the definition of preload?
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Which of the following is a determinant of afterload?
Which of the following is a determinant of afterload?
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Which of the following is the primary determinant of coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
Which of the following is the primary determinant of coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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Which of the following is the most common site for coronary artery thrombosis?
Which of the following is the most common site for coronary artery thrombosis?
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Which part of the nervous system releases norepinephrine to increase the force of contractions in the heart?
Which part of the nervous system releases norepinephrine to increase the force of contractions in the heart?
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Which coronary artery supplies the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
Which coronary artery supplies the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
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Where is the cardiac control center located?
Where is the cardiac control center located?
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Which leads on an electrocardiogram (ECG) are associated with the left circumflex artery?
Which leads on an electrocardiogram (ECG) are associated with the left circumflex artery?
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Which receptors are most important in the heart?
Which receptors are most important in the heart?
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Which veins drain into the coronary sinus?
Which veins drain into the coronary sinus?
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What is the formula for cardiac output?
What is the formula for cardiac output?
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What is the formula to calculate coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
What is the formula to calculate coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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What is the formula for stroke volume?
What is the formula for stroke volume?
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What is the formula for ejection fraction?
What is the formula for ejection fraction?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of the circulatory system?
Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of the circulatory system?
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What is the concept of the pump-high pressure vessels-low pressure vessels arrangement?
What is the concept of the pump-high pressure vessels-low pressure vessels arrangement?
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What causes the pressure drop in the circulatory system?
What causes the pressure drop in the circulatory system?
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What is the reason for the normal distribution of blood in the circulatory system?
What is the reason for the normal distribution of blood in the circulatory system?
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What is the advantage of the series-parallel arrangement of the circulatory circuits?
What is the advantage of the series-parallel arrangement of the circulatory circuits?
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What is the etiology of Dysrhythmias?
What is the etiology of Dysrhythmias?
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Which of the following is true about left ventricular diastole?
Which of the following is true about left ventricular diastole?
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Which of the following is true about coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
Which of the following is true about coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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Which of the following is true about myocardial oxygen balance?
Which of the following is true about myocardial oxygen balance?
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Which of the following is true about coronary steal phenomenon?
Which of the following is true about coronary steal phenomenon?
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Which of the following is true about the innervation of the heart?
Which of the following is true about the innervation of the heart?
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Which of the following is true about the cardiac conduction system?
Which of the following is true about the cardiac conduction system?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for Myocardial infarction?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Myocardial infarction?
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What is the main function of the circulatory system?
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
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What is the cause of the pressure drop in the circulatory system?
What is the cause of the pressure drop in the circulatory system?
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What is the advantage of the series-parallel arrangement of the circulatory circuits?
What is the advantage of the series-parallel arrangement of the circulatory circuits?
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What is the definition of preload?
What is the definition of preload?
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What is the formula for cardiac output?
What is the formula for cardiac output?
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Which of the following is NOT a determinant of cardiac output?
Which of the following is NOT a determinant of cardiac output?
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Which of the following is true about stroke volume?
Which of the following is true about stroke volume?
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Which of the following factors increases heart rate?
Which of the following factors increases heart rate?
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What is the formula for cardiac output?
What is the formula for cardiac output?
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What is the definition of preload?
What is the definition of preload?
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Which of the following is true about afterload?
Which of the following is true about afterload?
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Which leads on an electrocardiogram (ECG) are associated with the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery?
Which leads on an electrocardiogram (ECG) are associated with the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery?
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What is the primary determinant of coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
What is the primary determinant of coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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Which veins drain into the coronary sinus?
Which veins drain into the coronary sinus?
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What is the normal range for coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
What is the normal range for coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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What is the formula to calculate coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
What is the formula to calculate coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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What is the most common site for coronary artery thrombosis?
What is the most common site for coronary artery thrombosis?
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Which part of the nervous system releases norepinephrine to increase the force of contractions in the heart?
Which part of the nervous system releases norepinephrine to increase the force of contractions in the heart?
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What is the normal value range for cardiac index?
What is the normal value range for cardiac index?
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What is the formula to calculate coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
What is the formula to calculate coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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Which of the following is true about the innervation of the heart?
Which of the following is true about the innervation of the heart?
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Which of the following is a determinant of afterload?
Which of the following is a determinant of afterload?
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What is the reason for the normal distribution of blood in the circulatory system?
What is the reason for the normal distribution of blood in the circulatory system?
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Which of the following is true about myocardial oxygen extraction?
Which of the following is true about myocardial oxygen extraction?
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Which of the following is NOT a determinant of coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
Which of the following is NOT a determinant of coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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What is the formula for coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
What is the formula for coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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Which of the following is true about the cardiac conduction system?
Which of the following is true about the cardiac conduction system?
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Which of the following is true about the innervation of the heart?
Which of the following is true about the innervation of the heart?
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Which of the following is true about the electrocardiogram (ECG)?
Which of the following is true about the electrocardiogram (ECG)?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is a risk factor for hypertension?
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Which blood pressure reading is considered of concern for men?
Which blood pressure reading is considered of concern for men?
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What is the mean pulmonary artery pressure in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
What is the mean pulmonary artery pressure in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
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What is the formula for pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)?
What is the formula for pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)?
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Which of the following is a presentation of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
Which of the following is a presentation of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
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What is the perioperative risk for respiratory failure in patients with PAH?
What is the perioperative risk for respiratory failure in patients with PAH?
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What is the primary pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
What is the primary pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following formulas is used to calculate cardiac output (CO)?
Which of the following formulas is used to calculate cardiac output (CO)?
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Which of the following is NOT a method to measure cardiac output (CO)?
Which of the following is NOT a method to measure cardiac output (CO)?
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Which of the following is true about the relationship between wall stress and internal work in the heart?
Which of the following is true about the relationship between wall stress and internal work in the heart?
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Which of the following is true about the effect of tachycardia on cardiac output (CO)?
Which of the following is true about the effect of tachycardia on cardiac output (CO)?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases myocardial perfusion?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases myocardial perfusion?
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Which of the following methods is noninvasive and can be used to assess cardiac contractility?
Which of the following methods is noninvasive and can be used to assess cardiac contractility?
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Which of the following formulas is used to calculate ejection fraction (EF)?
Which of the following formulas is used to calculate ejection fraction (EF)?
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Which hormone promotes water retention and is antagonistic to aldosterone and angiotensin II?
Which hormone promotes water retention and is antagonistic to aldosterone and angiotensin II?
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What is the force exerted by blood against blood vessel walls called?
What is the force exerted by blood against blood vessel walls called?
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Which of the following is true about pulse pressure?
Which of the following is true about pulse pressure?
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What is the primary determinant of coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
What is the primary determinant of coronary perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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What is the formula for cardiac output (CO)?
What is the formula for cardiac output (CO)?
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What is the normal range for mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
What is the normal range for mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
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What is the hormone produced by the atria of the heart that promotes vasodilation and excretion of sodium and water?
What is the hormone produced by the atria of the heart that promotes vasodilation and excretion of sodium and water?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
Which of the following is a potential complication of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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What is the recommended monitoring parameter for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
What is the recommended monitoring parameter for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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What is the goal of anesthesia management for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
What is the goal of anesthesia management for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following medications should be available for postoperative management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) patients?
Which of the following medications should be available for postoperative management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) patients?
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What is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and renal disease?
What is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and renal disease?
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What is the potential consequence of right ventricular (RV) wall stress increase in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
What is the potential consequence of right ventricular (RV) wall stress increase in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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What is a potential cause of hypoxemia in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
What is a potential cause of hypoxemia in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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What is a potential complication of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) in the postoperative period?
What is a potential complication of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) in the postoperative period?
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What is a potential consideration for obstetric management in patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
What is a potential consideration for obstetric management in patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is a risk factor for hypertension?
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What is the formula for pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)?
What is the formula for pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)?
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Which of the following is a presentation of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
Which of the following is a presentation of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
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What is the perioperative mortality rate for noncardiac surgery in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
What is the perioperative mortality rate for noncardiac surgery in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
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What is the most common cause of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
What is the most common cause of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
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What is the formula for normal pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)?
What is the formula for normal pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Myocardial infarction?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Myocardial infarction?
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Which of the following hormones promotes water retention and vasoconstriction?
Which of the following hormones promotes water retention and vasoconstriction?
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What is the formula to calculate blood pressure?
What is the formula to calculate blood pressure?
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Which of the following is the primary determinant of blood pressure?
Which of the following is the primary determinant of blood pressure?
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Which of the following is the formula for pulse pressure?
Which of the following is the formula for pulse pressure?
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Which of the following is the correct relationship between blood flow, pressure, and resistance?
Which of the following is the correct relationship between blood flow, pressure, and resistance?
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Which of the following is the hormone produced by the atria of the heart that promotes vasodilation and excretion of sodium and water?
Which of the following is the hormone produced by the atria of the heart that promotes vasodilation and excretion of sodium and water?
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Which of the following is the correct formula to calculate cardiac output?
Which of the following is the correct formula to calculate cardiac output?
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Which of the following formulas is used to calculate cardiac output (CO)?
Which of the following formulas is used to calculate cardiac output (CO)?
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What is the formula for ejection fraction (EF)?
What is the formula for ejection fraction (EF)?
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Which of the following methods is NOT used to measure cardiac output (CO)?
Which of the following methods is NOT used to measure cardiac output (CO)?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of severe tachycardia?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of severe tachycardia?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of decreased cardiac output?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of decreased cardiac output?
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Which of the following is a measure of ventricular systolic function?
Which of the following is a measure of ventricular systolic function?
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Which of the following is NOT a method used to assess contractility of the heart?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to assess contractility of the heart?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of right-to-left shunting in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
Which of the following is a potential cause of right-to-left shunting in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following is a recommended anesthesia management strategy for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
Which of the following is a recommended anesthesia management strategy for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following factors should be avoided during the induction phase of anesthesia in patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
Which of the following factors should be avoided during the induction phase of anesthesia in patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following is a recommended preoperative preparation for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following is a recommended monitoring parameter for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following is a recommended postoperative consideration for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following is a potential obstetric consideration for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of right ventricular (RV) wall stress increase in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of right ventricular (RV) wall stress increase in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?
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Which of the following is a determinant of afterload in the heart?
Which of the following is a determinant of afterload in the heart?
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