Increased pulse pressure can be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Cold d. Hyperthyroidism
b. Heat e. Arteriovenous fistula
c. Hypothyroidism f. Decreased stroke volume
B, D, E
Increased pulse pressure can be caused by heat, hyperthyroidism, and arteriovenous fistula. Cold, hypothyroidism, and decreased stroke volume do not cause increased pulse pressure.
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