The Compensatory Mechanisms That Are Triggered Following Myocardial Infarction

question 25

Multiple Choice

The compensatory mechanisms that are triggered following myocardial infarction

• A) protect the heart from further ischemia.
• B) increase myocardial oxygen demands.
• C) reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
• D) result from parasympathetic activation.

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