When a patient is diagnosed with coronary artery disease, the nurse assesses for myocardial:
A) hypertrophy.
B) ischemia.
C) necrosis.
D) inflammation.

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Myocardial ischemia is a condition in which the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. This can be caused by a blockage in the coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply the heart with blood. Myocardial ischemia can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. If left untreated, myocardial ischemia can lead to a heart attack.

When a Patient Is Diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease, the Nurse