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A thrombus in the first branch of the aorta would effect the blood flow to what?
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∙ 13y ago
The first branches of the aorta are the coronary arteries, blocking them would cut supply to the heart.
**actually: right side of the head and neck and right upper arm
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoright side of head, neck and upper limb
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Thrombus is the first branch of the arch of the aorta would affect the flow of blood?
myocardium of the heart
What is aorta thrombus?
An aortic thrombus is a blood clot in the aorta. This would be a bad situation because a clot that breaks free in the aorta can cause tissue death in any organ of the body. This can result in anything from a stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure.
What do all systemic blood vessels branch from?
The aorta
Does blood clott in anterior interventricular branch causes sudden death?
A blood clot, also called a thrombus, in the anterior interventricular branch causes sudden death. This branch supplies the majority of blood to the walls of both ventricles. The presence of a thrombus can block the bloodflow to heart muscle cells, causing instant death.
The first blood vessels to branch from the aorta are the?
coronary arteries
What is a saddle embolus?
A saddle embolus, or saddle thrombus, is a blood clot in the distal aorta. It is called a saddle thrombus because it often blocks on or both of the femoral arteries, sitting like a saddle on the split between the two.
First blood vessels to branch from aorta?
That would be the Carotid arteries.
What does thrombus mean in medical terms?
Thrombus in medical terms means blood clot.
The arteries that branch from the aorta and provide blood to the heart muscle itself are?
The coronary arteries.
What is the origin of all arteries carrying oxygen-rich blood?
aorta and its branch
What is Occlusive thrombus?
A thrombus in a blood vessel restricts or reduces blood flow. If it's occlusive, it cuts blood flow off completely.
what is the definition for thrombus?
A thrombus is a blood clot that forms in the circulatory system and remains where it forms rather than circulating in the blood.
