Which area of the heart is MOST commonly affected by myocardial infarction (MI)?
a. left atrium c. right atrium
b. left ventricle d. right ventricle
B
MI is the death of heart tissue caused by obstruction of a coronary artery with atherosclerotic plaque or a thrombus or embolus. It is the leading cause of sudden death in adults. If a large coronary artery is obstructed affecting the left ventricle, myocardial tissue is damaged and the heart cannot pump efficiently; death may occur immediately if the client does not have adequate collateral circulation.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).