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Lower than normal oxygen level.

Uncoordinated muscular activity in the heart muscle, which results in a “quivering” rather than pumping action.

A system of removing air or fluid from the thoracic cavity and restoring negative pressure so that the lungs can expand after thoracic surgery or penetrating trauma to the chest wall.

The process of moving air into and out of the lungs during inhalation and exhalation.

A pump to treat heart failure. It helps the lower chambers of the heart to contract and move blood to the lungs and/or the aorta. [Please include the common abbreviation associated with the device in your answer]

The narrowing of a hollow structure such as a blood vessel or duct.

A disease characterized by the buildup of cholesterol deposits in the arterial lining.

Inadequate blood supply to a localized area related to blockage of vessels leading to that area.

Globalization ________ the wages of workers in the exporting industries and ________ the wages of workers in the import-competing industries.

Why would an increase in physical capital resources lead to an increase in worker productivity?