Vessels in MI Flashcards
1
Q
Anteroseptal
A
LAD
2
Q
Inferior
A
Right coronary
3
Q
Anterolateral
A
LAD/left circumflex
4
Q
Lateral
A
Left circumflex
5
Q
Posterior
A
Usually left circumflex, also right coronary
6
Q
Which vessel supplies the AV node?
A
The right coronary artery
7
Q
Why can an inferior MI lead to heart block
A
In an inferior MI, the right coronary artery is compromised. The right coronary artery supplies the AV node so can result in heart block/arryhthmias
8
Q
Radio-femoral delay is associated with what?
A
Co-arctation of the aorta
-may be seen in Turner’s syndrome
9
Q
Venous hum
A
Patent ductus arteriosus
