Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134243818
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
Publisher: PEARSON
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A heroin addict felt tired, weak, and feverish. with vague pains and aches. Finally, he went to a walk-in clinic, terrified. that he had AIDS. Instead, the doctor found an abnormal heart sound, and. the final diagnosis was not AIDS but endocarditis. What is the most likely way that this patient contracted endocarditis?

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21) Female,35 years old. She came to the clinic because of persistent precordial pain for 2 days. Physical examination: frictional sounds can be heard in the fourth rib space on the left side of the sternum,which can still be heard after holding the breath. The ECG suggests bow-dorsal downward elevation of the ST seament in the conventionai leads. What is her most likely clinical diagnosis? A Acute myocardial infarction() B Variant angina C Acute pleurisy D Acute pericarditis E Acute pulmonary embolism

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