Increased Life Expectancy for Patients with Heart Failure Has Been

question 6

Multiple Choice

Increased life expectancy for patients with heart failure has been associated with the use of:

• A) ACE inhibitors,especially when started early in the disease process
• B) All beta blockers regardless of selectivity
• C) Thiazide and Loop diuretics
• D) Cardiac glycosides

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Definitions:

Pleurisy

An inflammation of the pleurae, which are the layers of tissue lining the lungs and inner chest wall, often causing sharp chest pain with breathing.

Pleural Cavity

The thin fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pleura surrounding the lungs, providing lubrication during respiratory movements.

Blood

A vital liquid flowing in the living organism's body that carries essential substances and removes waste.

Thyroid Cartilage

The largest cartilage in the larynx. It forms the anterior wall of the larynx.