Mr. Jones visited his doctor with the complaint that he feels pressure and tightening in his chest, along withbeing short of breath and dizzy whenever he exerts himself (walks up stairs, carries groceries, etc.). He is 67years old, has smoked for 35 years, and eats a diet that's heavy in processed and fast foods. Which of thefollowing is probably NOT true of Mr. Jones' condition?His levels of LDL and triglycerides are probably elevatedHe likely has stenosis of his coronary arteriesHe probably has elevated levels of HDL!His levels of CRP are probably high

Chest tightness or pressure in the chest may indicate sigh of heart attack or the heart problems.…

Answered: Mr. Jones visited his doctor with the…

Phlebotomy Essentials

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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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