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SGallaher96

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on: Jul 18, 2018
What is the general term for incurable diseases of the heart for which the only treatment would be heart transplantation?
 a. atherosclerosis
  b. arrhythmias
  c. cardioplegia
  d. cardiomyopathies

Question 2

Which device is used for patients awaiting heart transplant that allows them to be ambulatory and has both internal and external components to the system?
 a. ventricular assist device
  b. left ventricular vent
  c. cardiac pacemaker
  d. vena cava filter


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a


SGallaher96

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Reply #2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 18, 2018
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