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Which vein is the main tributary to the coronary sinus?
Which vein is the main tributary to the coronary sinus?
- Left posterior ventricular vein
- Small cardiac vein
- Middle cardiac vein
- Great cardiac vein (correct)
Which artery determines the coronary dominance?
Which artery determines the coronary dominance?
- Circumflex branch
- Right marginal artery
- Posterior interventricular artery (correct)
- Anterior interventricular branch
What causes reduced blood flow to the heart in coronary artery disease?
What causes reduced blood flow to the heart in coronary artery disease?
- Hypertension
- Pulmonary embolism
- Atherosclerosis (correct)
- Bronchitis
Which artery passes over the right of the pulmonary trunk and runs along the coronary sulcus before branching?
Which artery passes over the right of the pulmonary trunk and runs along the coronary sulcus before branching?
What is the main vein of the heart located on the posterior surface in the coronary sulcus?
What is the main vein of the heart located on the posterior surface in the coronary sulcus?
What is angina pectoris?
What is angina pectoris?
What is the trigger for angina pectoris?
What is the trigger for angina pectoris?
What is the consequence of an untreated angina pectoris?
What is the consequence of an untreated angina pectoris?
How is a blockage in a coronary artery rapidly identified?
How is a blockage in a coronary artery rapidly identified?
What is the immediate treatment for a coronary artery blockage?
What is the immediate treatment for a coronary artery blockage?
What role does the coronary angioplasty play in treating a blockage?
What role does the coronary angioplasty play in treating a blockage?
What is the consequence of a sudden occlusion of an artery?
What is the consequence of a sudden occlusion of an artery?
How are the ECG leads used in case of a myocardial infarction?
How are the ECG leads used in case of a myocardial infarction?
How are coronary arteries visualized during a coronary angiogram?
How are coronary arteries visualized during a coronary angiogram?
From where do the coronary arteries arise?
From where do the coronary arteries arise?
What is the function of the aortic sinuses in relation to the coronary arteries?
What is the function of the aortic sinuses in relation to the coronary arteries?
What does LCA stand for in relation to the coronary circulation?
What does LCA stand for in relation to the coronary circulation?
Which artery initially branches to yield the left anterior descending (LAD) artery?
Which artery initially branches to yield the left anterior descending (LAD) artery?
In ~20-25% of individuals, which artery contributes to the posterior interventricular artery?
In ~20-25% of individuals, which artery contributes to the posterior interventricular artery?
Which vessel is responsible for supplying and draining the heart?
Which vessel is responsible for supplying and draining the heart?
