A patient dies of a myocardial infarction because of death to the left atrium and posterior wall of the left ventricle. A blockage in which coronary vessel resulted in her death?

A. Anterior interventricular branch of the LCA
B. Right marginal branch of the RCA
C. Circumflex branch of the LCA
D. Posterior interventricular branch of the RCA


Answer: C

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