The underlying problem in myocardial infarction (MI) is that
a. The heart muscle is not receiving enough blood to operate properly
b. The heart stops pumping blood
c. The heart valves have become stiff and do not close properly
d. The major blood vessels bringing blood to the heart become occluded, causing peripheral edema and lung congestion
A
MI is a disease of the blood vessels that supply the heart with blood, nutrients, and oxygen. Blood vessels often become occluded with a cholesterol plaque. Response B, the heart stops pumping blood, can be a result of the MI. Response C can be a normal aging change or a residual side effect of scarlet fever. Occlusion of the vena cava and pulmonary veins (D) is incorrect. The vena cava and pulmonary arteries work with the pumping function of the heart. It is uncommon to have this type of occlusion.
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