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Chapter 23, Problem 1DCR
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Whether John or Thomas is at risk of developing atherosclerosis. The other factors that are responsible for causing atherosclerosis.
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Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease of muscular and elastic arteries. It is characterized by the presence of atheroma, which causes thickening of tunica intima and narrowing of the arterial lumen.
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Parameter
Brianna
Christopher
Color of finger tips and lips
Blue
Pink
Heart rate (bpm)
160
120
Heart sounds
Lub whirrr dup
Lub dup
Blood pressure
85/55
110/70
Arterial PO2
100
100
Behavioral
Lethargic, sleepy
Normal
Breathing
Heavy, congested
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Feeding
Disinterested
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