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According to the textbook, laws require the immediate suspension of one's driver's license following a DUI arrest are responsible for saving ______ lives each year in the United States.


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Jugular Venous Pulsations

Observable pulsations of the jugular vein in the neck, used clinically to assess central venous pressure and heart function.

Sternal Angle

Also known as the Angle of Louis, it is the anatomical landmark formed by the junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum, important in thoracic surgery and medicine.

Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart muscle is unable to pump blood as well as it should, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath and fluid build-up.

Percussion of Heart

A diagnostic procedure where the chest is tapped lightly to determine the size and borders of the heart by the sounds produced.

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