The atherogenic effect of homocysteine is:
A. The toxic effect on the left ventricular wall of the heart.
B. The toxic effect of homocysteine on the adventitia or outer lining the arterial wall.
C. The toxic effect of homocysteine on the endothelial lining of the arteries, which causes plaque formation.
D. Nontoxic effect of homocysteine on the intima lining of the arteries.
C
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a. Detailed information regarding the injury b. Neurovascular bundle is intact c. Nothing of significance d. The patient can obey commands
A Holter monitor records cardiac activity while a patient is ambulatory for at least a ________ period.
A. 24-hour
B. 48-hour
C. 30-day
D. 60-day