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Pharmaceutical Sales Interview Questions: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HEART ATTACK (MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION) AND A STROKE? WHAT ARE THE FACTORS THAT CAUSE EACH? March 27, 2006 10:20 |
What They're Trying to Determine: This question is often asked in companies where new reps will be selling cardiovascular products; however, I've occasionally seen it in other companies where new reps are selling in different therapeutic areas. Best advice? Learn it and be ready for it, just in case!
What Not to Do: Don't consult your notes before you answer the question; memorize the following information, as it will demonstrate your ability to understand and remember scientific/medical information.
Your Plan / Sample Response: The major difference between a stroke and heart attack is the part of the body that is affected: stroke affects the brain, a heart attack affects the heart.
A stroke or "brain attack" occurs when a blood clot or some other small particle blocks the blood vessel supplying that part of the brain, or when a vessel weakens, causing it to leak and bleed into the surrounding tissue. The warning signs of a stroke include:
A heart attack also occurs when there is a blockage in a blood vessel, only in this case it is in the arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and blood. The blockage in the heart vessels may be due to blood clots or small particles of plaque. In both cases, damage may occur to the tissue but will result in different types of symptoms. Signs and symptoms of a heart attack may include:
Read it, Memorize it, and Use it with confidence.
~To your success,
Your Pharmaceutical Sales Interview Coach
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