Which of the Following Are Mechanisms Responsible for a Myocardial

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are mechanisms responsible for a myocardial infarction (MI) ?

• A) Coronary artery thrombosis
• B) Plaque rupture
• C) Coronary artery spasm near the ruptured plaque
• D) Preinfarction angina
• E) Hyperlipidemia

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