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Coronary arteries Physiology Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
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What do the coronary arteries supply?

A

Blood to the tissues of the heart

The coronary arteries are essential for delivering oxygenated blood to the myocardium.

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How many main coronary arteries are there?

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Two: left and right

These arteries are crucial for heart function and vary in structure and supply.

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Which is the largest and shortest myocardial blood vessel?

A

Left main coronary artery (LMCA)

The LMCA quickly divides into two important branches.

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What are the two main branches of the left main coronary artery?

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Left anterior descending artery (LAD) and circumflex artery (Cx)

Each branch supplies different areas of the heart.

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What areas does the LAD supply in most patients?

A

Anterior surface of the left ventricle, part of the lateral surface of the left ventricle, and a portion of the interventricular septum

The LAD is critical for the blood supply to the left ventricle.

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What does the circumflex artery supply?

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Left atrium, part of the lateral surface of the left ventricle, inferior surface of the left ventricle (in ~15% of people), posterior surface of the left ventricle (in ~15% of people), sinoatrial (SA) node (in ~40% of people), atrioventricular bundle (in 10% to 15% of people)

The Cx artery has variable supply patterns among individuals.

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What areas does the right coronary artery (RCA) supply?

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Walls of the right atrium and ventricle, inferior part of the left ventricle, portions of the conduction system

The RCA plays a vital role in supplying blood to the right side of the heart.

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In what percentage of people does the RCA supply the SA node?

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About 60%

The RCA is significant for the electrical conduction system of the heart.

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What percentage of people does the RCA supply the atrioventricular bundle?

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About 85% to 90%

This highlights the RCA’s importance in heart conduction.

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