The heart muscle itself cannot be injured by a blow to the chest, because the heart is protected by the rib cage

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

F

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Emergency management of left heart failure is aimed at:

A. decreasing myocardial oxygen demand. B. improving myocardial contractility. C. improving oxygenation and ventilation. D. All of these

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