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6 years ago
A patient is experiencing impaired circulation secondary to increased systemic arterial pressure. Which of the following statements is the most relevant phenomenon?
 
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  Increased preload due to vascular resistance
  B)
  High afterload because of backpressure against the left ventricle
  C)
  Impaired contractility due to aortic resistance
  D)
  Systolic impairment because of arterial stenosis
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Increased pressure in the aorta and other arteries constitutes a greater amount of afterload work. This situation is not indicative of increased preload or impaired contractility. Systolic impairment is not a recognized characterization of inadequate cardiac performance.
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