A(n) ________ is a procedure in which blocked heart vessels are opened physically by passing a catheter into the narrowed vessel.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
angioplasty
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otopathy : _____________ of the ear
Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics, EXCEPT symptoms that are
A. recurrent. B. familiar. C. persistent. D. severe.
Match each item with the correct statement below.
a. Bradycardia b. Hypertension c. Thrombus d. Hematopoiesis e. Ischemia 1. Blood pressure above what is considered healthy 2. Heart rate or pulse below normal 3. Formation, differentiation, and maturation of blood cells 4. A blood clot 5. Insufficient blood flow to parts of the heart or other tissues
Which of the following is placed in the ear drum to drain trapped fluid?
a. endotracheal intubation b. nasal cannula c. pressure-equalizing tube d. cochlear implant