An obstruction in the left main coronary artery is often referred to as a(n) ____________________ because of its lethal effect
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
widow maker
Rationale: The left main coronary artery branches into the left circumflex coronary artery and the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. The LAD supplies blood to the anterior wall and apex of the left ventricle as well as to the anterior portion of the interventricular septum. The left main coronary artery is referred to as the "widow maker" because of the lethal effect of any obstruction to blood flow prior to its branching point.
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