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.

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Platelet aggregation within the atherosclerotic coronary artery is a common finding in myocardial infarction, as it leads to the formation of a thrombus that can occlude the coronary artery, causing the infarction.

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