Melinda Suffers from Stenosis of the Aortic Semilunar Valve

question 55

Multiple Choice

Melinda suffers from stenosis of the aortic semilunar valve. This will increase the rigidity of the valve making it hard to open. This increases the ________________ therefore ________________ the cardiac output.

• A) afterload; decreasing
• B) afterload; increasing
• C) preload; decreasing
• D) preload; increasing
• E) venous return; decreasing

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