Exam 30: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Superior vena cava syndrome is a progressive _____ of the superior vena cava that leads to venous distention of the upper extremities and head.

What is the primary mechanism of atherogenesis?

Which predominantly female valvular disorder is thought to have an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, as well as being associated with connective tissue disease?

Many cases of mitral valve prolapse are completely asymptomatic.

Which inflammatory cytokines are released when endothelial cells are injured?

Even though air is lighter than blood, it can form an embolism and cause the occlusion of a blood vessel.

Biventricular dilation is the result of which form of cardiomyopathy?

Raynaud disease is characterized by vasospasms of large peripheral arteries.

Ventricular remodeling is a result of:

What is the effect of oxidized low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) in atherosclerosis?

Which of the following is manufactured by the liver and primarily contains cholesterol and protein?

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Aortic regurgitation

In systolic heart failure, what effect does angiotensin II have on stroke volume?

Infective endocarditis is most often caused by:

Which of the following can trigger an immune response within the bloodstream that can result in an embolus?

Which disorder causes a transitory truncal rash that is nonpruritic and pink with erythematous macules that may fade in the center, making them appear as a ringworm?

Atrial and brain natriuretic peptides are increased in congestive heart failure and may have some protective effect in decreasing preload.

Which form of cardiomyopathy is characterized by ventricular dilation and grossly impaired systolic function, leading to dilated heart failure?

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Usually caused by infiltrative disease, such as amyloidosis

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Mitral regurgitation