Select from the following pathologic terminology to match its description.

-Device that enables ventricles to beat together so that more blood is pumped out of the heart
A)acute coronary syndromes
B)angina
C)angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
D)auscultation
E)beta-blocker
F)biventricular pacemaker
G)bruit
H)calcium channel blocker
I)cardiac arrest
J)cardiac tamponade
K)claudication

Question

Select from the following pathologic terminology to match its description.

-Device that enables ventricles to beat together so that more blood is pumped out of the heart
A)acute coronary syndromes
B)angina
C)angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
D)auscultation
E)beta-blocker
F)biventricular pacemaker
G)bruit
H)calcium channel blocker
I)cardiac arrest
J)cardiac tamponade
K)claudication

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A biventricular pacemaker is a device implanted in the chest that helps the ventricles of the heart beat together so that they can pump more blood out of the heart. This is commonly used in cases of heart failure.

Note: The other options listed are not related to the description given.

Select from the Following Pathologic Terminology to Match Its Description