The inferior wall of the left ventricle is supplied by the _____ coronary artery in most of the population
a. left
b. right
B
The inferior wall of the left ventricle is supplied by the right coronary artery in most people. If an ECG shows changes in leads II, III, and aVF, the inferior wall is affected, and it is reasonable to suppose that these ECG changes are due to partial or complete blockage of the right coronary artery.
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