What problem is a patient likely to experience in end-stage renal disease?

A patient with heart failure who reports intermittent shortness of breath during the night is experiencing

Beta-blockers are advocated in the management of heart failure because they

Automatic pacemaker cells spontaneously depolarize because

Primary treatment for myocardial infarction (MI) is directed at

The patient asks why lung problems caused a heart problem, cor pulmonale. What response is best?

The majority of tachydysrhythmias are believed to occur because of

A patient is exhibiting severe dyspnea and anxiety. The patient also has bubbly crackles in all lung fields with pink, frothy sputum. This patient is most likely experiencing

Hypotension, distended neck veins, and muffled heart sounds are classic manifestations of

Aortic regurgitation is associated with