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A Rightward Shift in the LRAS Curve May Be Caused

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A rightward shift in the LRAS curve may be caused by an increase in the


Definitions:

Dysrhythmia

Abnormal heart rhythm, which could be too fast, too slow, or irregular, affecting how efficiently the heart pumps blood.

Pulse Deficit

The difference between the heartbeats felt at the pulse and the beats heard with a stethoscope at the heart, indicating a discrepancy.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood, typically the top number in a blood pressure reading.

Thoracic Surgery

Surgical procedures that are performed on organs and structures in the chest cavity, such as the heart, lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.

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