explain in detail the anatomy involved in a myocardial infarction resulting from
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explain in detail the anatomy involved in a myocardial infarction resulting from a blockage of the RIGHT coronary artery. Be sure to describe the areas that might experience a loss of blood in the patient as well as any functions that might be affected by this particular blockage. Then, trace the route blood would normally take to this area of the heart beginning in the right atrium and discussing the associated anatomical relationships and features along its path. Also, describe in detail the reason a patient would experience pain in the left shoulder with this blockage of a heart vessel.
Explanation / Answer
myocardial infraction is caused due to blockage of the right coronary artery. chest pain arises due to tightness, pressure, and squeezing.
the left and right coronary blood vessel arise from root of aorta which arise from left ventricle.
due to blockage of the coronary artery blood supply stops/ clot formation may also occur this causes heart tissue damage.
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