Lecture 2-4 Flashcards
Cardiac
1
Q
75% of people have which coronary artery set up?
A
R coronary dominance: PDA (Posterior descending art) is a product of the RCA
2
Q
What is L coronary dominance? What % of people have this?
A
When PDA is a product of the Circumflex of the LCA
15%
3
Q
PDA =
A
Posterior descending art
4
Q
T/F: The PDA can branch off both the RCCA & the circumflex
A
T
5
Q
What are the cons of have L coronary dominance?
A
More heart real estate relying on 1 artery for perfusion
(Think about if there’s a infarct or ischemia affecting your circumflex or LCA)
Increases mortalility & risk in angioplasty/CAGB procedures
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