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What is the force needed to eject blood from the aorta through the left ventricle?

What is the term used when the right ventricle hypertrophies and fails due to increased pulmonary pressure?

What is the term used to explain atrial contraction?

What is the term used to explain relaxed ventricles?

What term is determined by taking the stroke volume multiplied by the heart rate?

What is the biggest most common cause of left sided heart failure?

What type of heart failure includes signs and symptoms such as DOE, wheeze, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and pulmonary congestion?

Pink, frothy sputum is a complication related to which type of heart failure?

What type of heart failure includes signs and symptoms such as JVD, hepatomegaly, and dependent edema?

What is a bridge device used in those with end-stage chronic heart failure prior to transplantation?

What is a myocardial infarction with no chest pain present known as?

What is the gold standard time of care between onset of symptoms and intervention for a myocardial infarction?

What treatments are known as MONA?

What is the most common form of heart bypass surgery where the patient is placed on an artificial machine for the heart?

Following a stent or PCI, how long should a patient be on bedrest?

What is an autoimmune reaction that occurs 2-3 weeks following strep throat if not properly treated?

What is the thickening of the mitral valve, leading to a narrowed valve opening and enlargement of the left atrium?

In aortic stenosis, there is a notable change in which part of the ECG rhythm?

In which disease must prophylactic antibiotics be administered to high-risk patients prior to a routine dental cleaning?

What is a medical emergency that could result from pericarditis, leading to the compression of the heart?

What are the two telltale signs of the initial stages of shock seen together?

What type of shock results from severe, profound dehydration?

In which type of shock is IV fluid therapy contraindicated?

What process is the #1 priority intervention when treating shock?

What is a potential complication from shock resulting in the distribution of fibrinogen clots and widespread hemorrhaging?

What is known as the pacemaker of the heart?

The Purkinje fibers receive electrical impulses from which part of the conduction system?

What is the only non-shockable heart rhythm characterized by the absence of electrical impulses?

The presence of 3 or more consecutive PVCs results in which rhythm?

What is the historical development of the term 'from' in relation to atrial and when?

What rhythm is characterized by quivering atria, no identifiable P wave, and increased incidence of stroke?

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