Cardiac Pathophysiology Questions And Answers Study Guide Graded A+

A risk factor that is associated with atherosclerosis and primary hypertension is: a. high sodium diet b. advanced age c. hyperhomocystenemia d. a low potassium diet {Ans: B}Mitogens, such as angiotensin II, contribute to the development of atherosclerosis by stimulating which of the following events? a. smooth muscle proliferation around fatty streak b. endothelial injury c. cardiac muscle toxicity d. activation of phagocytes {Ans: A}Infective endocarditis is most often caused by: a. viruses i.e EBV b. bacteria, i.e. strep c. fungi i.e. candida d. autoimmunity {Ans: B}Which of the following valve disorders is most likely to result in left ventricular failure? select all a. aortic stenosis b. aortic regurgitation c. mitral regurgitation d. all of the above {Ans: D}Which of the following patients should be monitored for superior vena cava syndrome? {Ans: a 56-year-old woman with bronchogenic (lung) cancer Tumors in the mediastinum can compress the superior vena cava, resulting in obstruction of venous return to the heart. This is a serious complication of cancers involving solid tumors in the thorax.}Manifestations of increased left atrial and pulmonary venous pressures in left (congestive) heart failure include: a. syncope b. weak pulses and decreased skin temperature c.