MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

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: -It’s dangerous as it can obstruct or stop the flow of blood to major organs, such as the heart or brain. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Causes of arterial thrombosis Arterial thrombosis usually affects people whose arteries are clogged with fatty deposits. This is known as atherosclerosis. These deposits cause the arteries to harden and narrow over time. This increases the risk of blood clots forming and blocking an artery.

Detailed explanation-3: -Heart Attack The blood clot cuts off most or all blood to the part of the heart muscle that’s fed by that artery. Cells in the heart muscle die because they don’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -A blood clot that forms inside one of your veins or arteries is called a thrombus. A thrombus may also form in your heart. A thrombus that breaks loose and travels from one location in the body to another is called an embolus.

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