If the blood clot causing a stroke developed somewhere in the body, other than the cerebral circulation, then the stroke is classified as a(n) ____________________ stroke.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
embolic
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You are treating a 54-year-old male complaining of crushing chest pressure. He states that the pain started about 45 minutes ago and has gotten worse in the last 20 minutes. He also complains of nausea and is pale and sweaty. These signs and symptoms are consistent with:
A) congestive heart failure. B) heartburn. C) myocardial infarction. D) angina pectoris.
What is commotio cordis?
a. V-Fib triggered by a blow to the anterior chest wall during cardiac repolarization b. V-Fib triggered by a blow to the anterior chest wall during cardiac depolarization c. V-Fib triggered by a blow to the posterior chest wall during cardiac repolarization d. V-Fib triggered by a blow to the posterior chest during cardiac depolarization
Which of the following is least likely to cause tachycardia?
a. Fever b. Severe pain c. Hypotension d. Hypothermia
The Clinical Today application provides access to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)