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torybrooks

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What is the mechanism of death following cardiac tamponade?
 
  A. Impaired cardiac contraction due to inflammation surrounding a myocardial infarction
  B. Compression of the heart by the blood on the pericardial sac, which impairs filling in diastole
  C. Over distension of the ventricles due to heart failure
  D. Spasm of coronary arteries

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  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

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False


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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