Narrowing of the Valves Within the Heart Is Best Described

question 56

Multiple Choice

Narrowing of the valves within the heart is best described as:

• A) stenosis.
• B) cardiac hypertrophy.
• C) dysrhythmia.
• D) pulmonary edema.

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