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abern

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on: Jul 11, 2018
_________ is the term for uncontrolled or abnormal growth of cells. They may be benign or malignant.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A patient with dilated cardiomyopathy has been placed on the transplant list due to the severity of her symptoms and her poor prognosis.
 
  While waiting for a donor heart, which of the following interventions carries the greatest potential for reducing the workload on the patient's heart?
  A) Bioprosthetic valve replacement
  B) A ventricular assist device (VAD)
  C) Percutaneous aortic balloon valvuloplasty
  D) Angioplasty


gcook

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Neoplasm

Neoplasm is the term for uncontrolled or abnormal growth of cells.

Answer to Question 2

B


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