What is coronary ischemia?
A) Coronary ischemia is a blood clot in the coronary vasculature.
B) Coronary ischemia is an air bubble in the coronary vasculature.
C) Coronary ischemia is a fatty mass of tissue that projects into the lumen of a vessel and restricts blood flow.
D) Coronary ischemia is a condition in which the blood supply of the coronary arteries is reduced.
E) Coronary ischemia is an irregular heart rhythm caused by an ectopic pacemaker.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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