Question

a rapid, irregular heartbeat is a symptom of _______.
a. high blood pressure
b. stroke
c. atherosclerosis
d. heart failure

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

∘ a
∘ b
∘ c
∘ d

Explanation:

• Option A: High blood pressure typically has symptoms like headache, chest pain, but not a rapid, irregular heartbeat as a primary symptom.
• Option B: Stroke symptoms include sudden numbness, trouble speaking, vision problems, not irregular heartbeat.
• Option C: Atherosclerosis is about artery hardening, with symptoms related to reduced blood flow in specific areas, not irregular heartbeat.
• Option D: Heart failure can involve a rapid, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) as the heart struggles to pump effectively, leading to such cardiac rhythm issues.

Answer:

D. heart failure