Cardiac cells can withstand ischemic conditions and still return to a viable state for how many minutes?
A)10
B)15
C)20
D)25

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Cardiac cells remain viable for approximately 20 min under ischemic conditions. If blood flow is restored, then aerobic metabolism resumes, contractility is restored, and cellular repair begins. If the coronary artery occlusion persists beyond 20 min, then myocardial infarction (MI) occurs.

Cardiac Cells Can Withstand Ischemic Conditions and Still Return to a Viable