5 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of chronic ischemic heart disease?
Focal or diffuse fibrosis in the myocardium
What is the main cause of chronic ischemic heart disease?
Coronary atherosclerosis
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of chronic ischemic heart disease?
Hypertension
What is the gross appearance of the heart in chronic ischemic heart disease?
Normal size or hypertrophied
What is the microscopic finding in chronic ischemic heart disease?
Intervening single fibers and groups of myocardial fibers show variation in fiber size and foci of myocytolysis
Test your knowledge of chronic ischemic heart disease and its pathogenesis with this quiz. Learn about the characteristic features, risk factors, and progression of the disease.
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