Which one of the following factors that predisposes to atherosclerosis, is not modifiable?

With no baroreceptor, which of the following will occur in response to major blood loss?

A 56 year old woman with a history of asthma is diagnosed with hypertension. Laboratory studies reveal a creatinine of 3.0 mg/dL and a potassium level of 5.6 mg/dL. Which of the following medications is appropriate to treat her hypertension?

A 76 yo woman presents with worsening fatigue and activity intolerance. An ECG done in the ER demonstrates a junctional escape rhythm with a heart rate near 40 bpm. No P waves are visible. What best explains the patient’s presenting symptoms?

Infected endocarditis vegetations have which one of the following characteristics?

What is a common beneficial effect of enalapril and metoprolol in the treatment of heart failure?

A 66 yo man suffers an inferior-wall ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) which is treated with emergent coronary stenting. Five days after the STEMI, he suddenly develops a systolic murmur heard at the apex. What is the cause of the murmur?

The cardiovascular responses of a well-trained athlete are being studied during a marathon. Just before the athlete runs, heart rate (60 beats/min), blood pressure (110/80 mm Hg), and cardiac output (4.2 L/min) are recorded. What is the patient’s resting stroke volume (mls/stroke)?

A 56 yo man is involved in a automobile accident. He is brought to the emergency department complaining of chest discomfort. He has a sharp, stabbing chest discomfort, that radiates to his back. It has been intermittent in nature. His BP is 167/87 mmHg in the right, arm and 136/76 mmHg in the left arm. His pulse is 105 bpm and he is afebrile. On auscultation he has a 3/6 diastolic murmur in the left upper sternal border. Which test is most likely to confirm your diagnostic suspicion?

Increased sympathetic nervous system tone to the heart (and not to other areas) would be expected to: