If an embolus lodges in a coronary artery, it may cause ____.
A. a stroke
B. pulmonary embolism
C. high blood pressure
D. pericarditis
E. myocardial infarction
E. myocardial infarction
If an embolus lodges in a coronary artery, it may disrupt the flow of blood (and therefore oxygen) to the heart muscle, leading to tissue death and myocardial infarction.
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A) LSD B) Opium C) Heroin D) Mescaline
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A) rapid medical exam. B) ongoing assessment. C) rapid trauma exam. D) detailed physical exam.
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A) cypress and marjoram. B) lavender and tea tree. C) eucalyptus and peppermint. D) geranium and bergamot.