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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Myocardial Infarction

Question 1 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

How do blood clots lead to myocardial infarctions?

Answer
A
deprive the blood of oxygen
B
restrict blood flow to the heart
C
add more oxygen to the blood
D
flood the heart with blood

Explanation

A blood clot can block or narrow a coronary artery, which carries blood to the heart muscle. This restricts blood flow and keeps oxygen from reaching part of the heart, potentially causing a myocardial infarction. The best choice is “restrict blood flow to the heart.”

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