Ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction involves the mediation of: A. Angiotensin II B. Prostaglandin C. Bradykinin D. Thromboxane A2

Ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction
involves the mediation of:
A. Angiotensin II
B. Prostaglandin
C. Bradykinin
D. Thromboxane A2
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A. Angiotensin II
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