Asked by Andrea Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2024
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If an embolus lodges in a coronary artery, it may cause ____.
A) a stroke
B) pulmonary embolism
C) high blood pressure
D) pericarditis
E) myocardial infarction
Embolus
A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object that has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.
Coronary Artery
The arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle itself.
Myocardial Infarction
Commonly known as a heart attack, this condition occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a long enough time to cause damage or death to heart muscle.
- Familiarize oneself with the underpinnings of blood clot formation and correlated conditions.
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Zybrea KnightJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
When an embolus lodges in a coronary artery, it can block blood flow to a part of the heart muscle. This blockage can cause a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the underpinnings of blood clot formation and correlated conditions.