The Accompanying Low Power Photomicrograph of the Left Ventricle Shows

question 4

Multiple Choice

The accompanying low power photomicrograph of the left ventricle shows a thrombus (T) in the heart of a 66 year old man who died of a heart attack.Which one of the following factors most likely explains the underlying pathophysiologic reason for a thrombus to occur in this area?

• A)Endocardial (endothelial)damage
• B)Hypercoagulability
• C)Hypertension
• D)Inflammation
• E)Vasospasm

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