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ashley

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Death from massive pulmonary embolism is the result of:
 
  a. cardiovascular collapse.
  b. respiratory failure.
  c. renal complications.
  d. massive blood loss.

Question 2

What is the main hemodynamic consequence of pulmonary emboli?
 
  a. Increased pulmonary vascular resistance
  b. Increased systemic vascular resistance
  c. Pulmonary instability
  d. Pulmonary vasodilation


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Death from massive pulmonary embolism is the result of cardiovascular collapse rather than of respiratory failure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The main hemodynamic consequence of pulmonary embolism is increased resistance to blood flow caused by obstruction of the pulmonary arterial bed.


ashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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