An investigator is studying brachial artery reactivity in women with suspected coronary heart disease. The brachial artery diameter is measured via ultrasound before and after intra-arterial injection of acetylcholine. An increase of 7% in the vascular diameter is noted. The release of which of the following is most likely responsible for the observed effect?
ANorepinephrine from the adrenal medulla
BEndothelin from the peripheral vasculature
CSerotonin from neuroendocrine cells
DAtrial natriuretic peptide from atrial myocytes
ENitric oxide from endothelial cells
A 72-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for a general checkup. The patient works as a farmer and has no concerns about his health. He has a past medical history of hypertension and obesity. His current medications include lisinopril and metoprolol. His temperature is 99.5°F (37.5°C), blood pressure is 177/108 mmHg, pulse is 90/min, respirations are 17/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. Physical exam is notable for a murmur after S2 over the left sternal border. The patient demonstrates a stable gait and 5/5 strength in his upper and lower extremities. Which of the following is another possible finding in this patient?
AMurmur that radiates to the carotids
BWedge pressure lower than expected
CFemoral artery murmur
DRumbling heard at the cardiac apex
EAudible click heard at the cardiac apex
A 17-year-old previously healthy, athletic male suddenly falls unconscious while playing soccer. His athletic trainer comes to his aid and notes that he is pulseless. He begins performing CPR on the patient until the ambulance arrives but the teenager is pronounced dead when the paramedics arrived. Upon investigation of his primary care physician's office notes, it was found that the child had a recognized murmur that was ruled to be "benign." Which of the following conditions would have increased the intensity of the murmur?
AInspiration
BPlacing the patient in a squatting position
CValsalva
DPassive leg raise
EHandgrip
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