A patient presenting with severe left lower leg pain for 6 hours has no pulse upon examination. What is the likely source of the thrombus? A- Left atrium B- Left ventricle C- Thora... A patient presenting with severe left lower leg pain for 6 hours has no pulse upon examination. What is the likely source of the thrombus? A- Left atrium B- Left ventricle C- Thoracic aorta D- Abdominal aorta
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The question describes a patient presenting severe left lower leg pain for 6 hours with no pulse detected on examination. It asks you to identify the most likely origin of the thrombus (blood clot) causing this condition, based on the given multiple-choice options related to different locations within the cardiovascular system.
Answer
A- Left atrium
The final answer is A- Left atrium
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is A- Left atrium
More Information
A thrombus in the left atrium can lead to thromboembolism, causing acute pain and loss of pulse in the left lower leg due to arterial occlusion.
Tips
It's important to understand the path that blood takes through the heart and to the rest of the body to answer this question.
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