Which is the proper translation of cardiomyotomy?
A. Reconstruction of the heart
B. Incision into the heart muscle
C. Surgical fixation of the heart
D. Incision into the heart
E. Removal of the heart muscle
Answer: B
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A) The heart contracts less frequently B) The arteries dilate C) the blood pressure is lowered D) lowering the cholesterol level
Explain what a drug holiday is and what disease it is related to
Fill in the blank with the right word.
During aerobic exercise, the average person trains around ____ percent of VO2max.
A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 50 E. 60
Which of the following statements about older Americans is FALSE?
A. Health care is the largest expense for older adults. B. Most older Americans do not have any chronic diseases. C. About 9 percent of elderly people live below the poverty line. D. The number of older people who are ill or dependent will rise as the older population increases.