When the flow of oxygenated blood through a coronary artery is blocked by atherosclerosis and there is ischemia of the myocardium,the patient will experience ________.
A)an elevated blood pressure
B)chest pain
C)a slow heart rate
D)shortness of breath

Question

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A)A blocked coronary artery will not cause an elevated blood pressure.
B)Correct! This will cause chest pain,also known as angina pectoris.
C)A blocked coronary artery will not cause a slow heart rate.
D)A blocked coronary artery will not cause shortness of breath.

When the Flow of Oxygenated Blood Through a Coronary Artery