When a Coronary Artery Is Partially Blocked with Atherosclerosis and There

question 336

Multiple Choice

When a coronary artery is partially blocked with atherosclerosis and there is myocardial ischemia, this will cause:

• A)an elevated blood pressure.
• B)chest pain.
• C)a slow heart rate.
• D)shortness of breath.

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