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- 2. Afib that lasts >7 days
- 4. a contraindication that suggests caution should be taken
- 7. high amounts of this lipid can increase CVD risk
- 9. a common surgical procedure for those with CAD
- 10. greater than this percentage is considered a positive EVH response
- 12. the most important inspiratory muscle
- 14. the simultaneous existence of two or more chronic conditions
- 15. protective innermost layer of the pericardium
- 16. high level of CRP and inflammation contribute to the development of this
- 19. a type of valve that is made up of durable materials
- 21. an electrical shock delivered to the heart when it is beating too fast
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- 1. an important criteria prospective heart transplant patients must meet
- 3. baroreceptors in this artery can artifically lower heart rate
- 5. a hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose levels
- 6. graphic outline of a patients heart
- 8. biggest factor affecting airflow resistance
- 11. a below normal level of oxygen in the blood
- 13. blood travels from the right atrium to the right ventricle through this valve
- 17. when the supraventricular area of the heart beats too fast
- 18. a cardiac procedure used to destroy areas of the heart
- 20. ventricles contract and atria relax