PATHOLOGY MCQ
DISTURBANCES OF BLOOD FLOW
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Question
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Disease resulting from reduced blood flow from the heart; characterized by weakness, breathlessness, abdominal discomfort, and edema in the lower extremities.
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congestive heart failure (CHF)
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cardiac tamponade
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premature ventricular contraction (PVCs)
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varicose veins
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Heart conditions such as angina, heart attacks, heart failure and some abnormal heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation can all cause shortness of breath.
Detailed explanation-2: -Atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease Atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries, occurs when plaque builds up on the walls of your arteries and eventually blocks blood flow.
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