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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of chronic ischemic heart disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of chronic ischemic heart disease?
- Scattered areas of myocardial necrosis
- Focal or diffuse fibrosis in the myocardium (correct)
- Variation in fiber size and foci of myocytolysis
- Hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall
What is the main cause of chronic ischemic heart disease?
What is the main cause of chronic ischemic heart disease?
- Coronary arteritis
- Coronary atherosclerosis (correct)
- Emboli
- Myocarditis
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of chronic ischemic heart disease?
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of chronic ischemic heart disease?
- Myocarditis
- Emboli
- Hypertension (correct)
- Coronary arteritis
What is the gross appearance of the heart in chronic ischemic heart disease?
What is the gross appearance of the heart in chronic ischemic heart disease?
What is the microscopic finding in chronic ischemic heart disease?
What is the microscopic finding in chronic ischemic heart disease?