A 55-year-old male died of a myocardial infarction.Autopsy would most likely reveal:
A) Embolization of plaque from the aorta
B) Decreased ventricular diastolic filling time
C) Platelet aggregation within the atherosclerotic coronary artery
D) Smooth muscle dysplasia in the coronary artery

Question

A 55-year-old male died of a myocardial infarction.Autopsy would most likely reveal:
A) Embolization of plaque from the aorta
B) Decreased ventricular diastolic filling time
C) Platelet aggregation within the atherosclerotic coronary artery
D) Smooth muscle dysplasia in the coronary artery

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The autopsy would reveal platelet aggregation within an atherosclerotic coronary artery.
The cause is most likely occlusion of the coronary artery,not emboli from the aorta.
The cause is most likely occlusion of the coronary artery,not decreased filling time.
The cause is most likely occlusion of the coronary artery,not dysplasia in the artery.

A 55-Year-Old Male Died of a Myocardial Infarction