Which chambers or surfaces of the heart are at risk for infarction with a "widow maker"?
A. Right ventricle, posterior surface and septum
B. Left ventricle and both atria
C. Anterior, lateral and septal surfaces of the left ventricle
D. Right and left ventricles
Answer: C
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