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Coronary artery chronic total occlusion or CTO is a partial or total blockage of a coronary artery for a month or beyond. Coronary CTO is often caused by an accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque within the artery.
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Myocardial is the total blockage of one or more coronary arteries due to plaque buildup?
occlusion
What blood vessels carry the oxygen rich blood the the myocardium?
There is a right coronary artery and the left coronary artery. In total there are four coronary arteries. Blood leaves the arteries by way of cardiac veins to the coronary sinus into the right atrium as it is now low in oxygen.
What structure supplies oxygenated blood to the heart muscle?
Coronary arteries. The orifice of the coronary arteries are located on proximal part of the ascending aorta, and there are two orifices branching into the left and right coronary arteries.The marginal, anterior and ventricular arteries provide the cardiac muscle with oxygenated blood.The coronary arteries are the major vessels bringing blood to the heart muscle. The are the left and right coronary arteries, the left having a common trunk followed by the circumflex and anterior descending branches. Each of these give off side branches which bring blood and hence oxygen to the heart muscle. Coronary arteries fill during diastole.There is a right coronary artery and the left coronary artery. In total there are four coronary arteries.
Which two blood vessels carry blood from the body to the heart?
the two blood vessels that carry blood from the body to the heart are the inferior vena cava and the superior vena cava
What if there is a blockage is the coronary artery?
A total blockage will cause the heart to stop from oxygen depletion, resulting in heartattack, and death.
How many coronary arteries does the human heart have?
some times , after angiography the doctors says,this patient have two clogged arteries or three clogged arteries.My question,total how many arteries in normal human heart.and how many clogged arteries will lead the patient to death?
What is the total blockage of one or more coronary arteries due to plaque buildup?
When the coronary artery is blocked, it could lead to a heart attack, no doubt a very serious condition. The blockage of a coronary artery is caused by a buildup of plaque. This blocks blood flow through the artery, depriving tissue of oxygen. Plaque is a substance made of cholesterol, a form of fat (lipid) which when accumulated can be very dangerous to the blood vessel. This plaque cannot be removed naturally and buildup can be slowed or even prevented by a healthy diet.
In what structure of the respiratory system does an occlusion cause the total cessation of air flow into and out of the lungs?
Trachea
What does a lipid panel test your blood for?
The lipid panel measures:Total cholesterol levelTriglyceride LevelHDL cholesterol "good"LDL cholesterol "bad"Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol level.The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL.The ratio of LDL to HDL.Lipid disorders, such as high cholesterol, may lead to life-threatening illnesses, such as coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack, or stroke.
What is the definition of gross premium?
It is your total premium paid.
Is shareholders equity include in the total liability?
By definition, the answer is no.Total liabilities include current and long term liabilities and the sum is "Total Liabilities".Looking at the definition below, the difference between "total liabilities" and "total assets" results in the SH equity.Shareholders' Equity = Total Assets - Total Liabilities
Is a total blocked right innominate artery life threatening?
I have had a totally blocked innominate artery fo over five years. My blood suply to the right side comes from the left corotid artery...through the 'circle of willis' and reverse flows down the right corotid and subclavian. How this affects me is not noticable and not really known.
