patho heart failure (quiz 5)

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What is the progression of atherosclerosis from initial lesion to complicated lesion?

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What is a common source of damage in coronary arteries at lesion-prone locations?

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Which type of lesion is characterized by macrophage foam cells and pools under the endothelium?

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What characterizes a type III preatheroma?

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What is the defining feature of a type IV atheroma?

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What causes the hardening in a type V fibroatheroma?

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What complications are associated with a type VI lesion?

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How does family history affect the risk of myocardial infarction (MI)?

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How does gender influence the risk of heart disease?

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Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease?

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What defines heart failure in terms of ventricular function?

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What is a characteristic of systolic heart failure?

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How do catecholamine compensatory mechanisms affect the heart?

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What role does aldosterone play in renin aldosterone compensatory mechanisms?

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What is the effect of angiotensin II in renin angiotensin compensatory mechanisms?

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What is the function of a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)?

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