MEDICAL
HEART AND PERICARDIUM
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Question
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The man with a typical coronary circulation has been suffering from embolism of the circumflex branch of the left coronary artery. this condition would result in ischemia of which areas of heart?
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Anterior part of the left ventricle
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Anterior interventricular region
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posterior interventricular region
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Posterior part of the left ventricle
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Anterior part of the right ventricle
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Occlusion of the circumflex artery (Cx) often does not present signs in the ECG. It can lead to delayed angiography during ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
Detailed explanation-2: -The circumflex branch of the left coronary artery primarily supplies the left ventricle. In the left-sided dominant coronary circulation, it gives off the posterior interventricular branch to supply the diaphragmatic surface of the myocardium.
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