Which patient is most at risk of developing left-sided heart failure? a) 60-year-old male with pulmonary hypertension b) 72-year-old male who has had a right ventricular myocardial infarctic Oc) 64-year-old female with mitral valve stenosis d) 48-year-old female who smokes one pack of cigarettes daily

Which patient is most at risk of developing left-sided heart failure? a) 60-year-old male with pulmonary hypertension b) 72-year-old male who has had a right ventricular myocardial infarctic Oc) 64-year-old female with mitral valve stenosis d) 48-year-old female who smokes one pack of cigarettes daily

An Illustrated Guide To Vet Med Term

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Author:ROMICH

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Chapter8: Have A Heart

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