Poisonous animals are those which produce substances that are toxic when injected

In the failing heart, which of the following is true?

The positive inotrope pimobendan increases contractility through which of the following mechanisms?

Natriuretic peptides are useful peptide hormones in the setting of heart failure. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to natriuretic peptides?

Due to regions of mismatch, miRNAs only target a single mRNA rather than multiple mRNAs in a network

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is commonly diagnosed in Maine Coon cats. Which of the following statements is correct about HCM in this breed?

Positive inotropic agents are only indicated in the treatment of congestive heart failure in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Which of the following receptors is the most important with respect to mediating functional signals within the heart?

miR-21 is “bad” miRNA that is upregulated during heart failure. Which of the following miRNA-based interventions would you use to specifically inhibit its detrimental effects?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)?