A heart attack caused by plaque that completely blocks a coronary artery is called
A)atherosclerosis.
B)a myocardial infarction.
C)an aortic aneurysm.
D)an aortic coarctation.

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A heart attack caused by complete blockage of a coronary artery is called a myocardial infarction. Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of plaque in the arteries but does not necessarily cause a heart attack. An aortic aneurysm and aortic coarctation are conditions related to the aorta, the main artery in the body, and are not directly related to a heart attack caused by blockage in the coronary arteries.

A Heart Attack Caused by Plaque That Completely Blocks a Coronary