CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the best explanation of the likely consequences of a blood clot forming in a coronary artery?
A
Part of the heart receives a slower supply of blood, and contractions of the heart become irregular.
B
The blood is prevented from getting to the cardiac muscle and it stops contraction, the heart stops beating.
C
The blood stops flowing into the heart and this prevents the flow of blood around the body.
D
The blood clot moves from the coronary artery to the brain causing a stroke.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If a blood clot narrows one or more of the arteries leading to the heart, muscle pain known as angina can occur. If a blood clot blocks the arteries leading to part of the heart muscle, it will cause a heart attack. If it blocks an artery in the brain, it will cause a stroke.

Detailed explanation-2: -Myocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium) is obstructed by a partial or complete blockage of a coronary artery by a buildup of plaques (atherosclerosis). If the plaques rupture, you can have a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Detailed explanation-3: -Coronary artery disease This narrowing is caused by atherosclerosis (fatty deposits inside your arteries), a spasm or a blood clot. This makes it difficult for the blood to get to the heart and give it oxygen to work. Coronary artery disease can cause angina or a heart attack.

Detailed explanation-4: -If you have coronary artery disease, reduced blood flow to the heart can cause chest pain (angina) and shortness of breath. A complete blockage of blood flow can cause a heart attack.

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