You are caring for a 47-year-old male patient with classical chest pain suggestive of a myocardial infarction.Based on your understanding of the cardiovascular system,you know he could be suffering from damage,narrowing,or blockage of what arteries?

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Chest pain suggestive of a myocardial infarction indicates a blockage or narrowing of the coronary arteries, which are responsible for supplying blood to the heart muscle. Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, while brachial and femoral arteries are located in the arms and legs and are not directly associated with the heart.

You Are Caring for a 47-Year-Old Male Patient with Classical