Pathophysiology (Disorders of Cardiac Function)

Question	Answer
coronary artery disease	heart disease caused by impaired coronary blood flow
what part if the heart does the left main coronary artery supply?	the base for the left anterior descending artery and the circumflex branches
what part of the heart does the left anterior descending artery supply?	anterior wall of the left ventricle and the anterior portion of the interventricular septum and anterior papillary muscle of left ventricle
which metabolite has the greatest vasodilator effect?	adenosine
What are the three main manifestations of Pericarditis?	-changes in electrocardiograph -chest pain -pericardial friction rub

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