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What is the process by which myocardial tissue is destroyed in regions of the heart that are deprived of an adequate blood supply?
What is the process by which myocardial tissue is destroyed in regions of the heart that are deprived of an adequate blood supply?
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary occlusion
- Thrombus formation
- Myocardial necrosis (correct)
What is the primary cause of reduced blood flow leading to myocardial infarction?
What is the primary cause of reduced blood flow leading to myocardial infarction?
- Narrowing of coronary artery due to heart attack
- Atherosclerosis leading to thrombus formation (correct)
- Complete occlusion of an artery due to atherosclerosis
- Thrombus formation due to embolus
What refers to the complete blockage of a coronary artery due to a blood clot?
What refers to the complete blockage of a coronary artery due to a blood clot?
- Myocardial infarction
- Thrombus formation
- Coronary occlusion (correct)
- Atherosclerosis
What is another term for myocardial infarction?
What is another term for myocardial infarction?
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What is the term for the narrowing of a coronary artery due to the buildup of plaque?
What is the term for the narrowing of a coronary artery due to the buildup of plaque?
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