Question

1. Why atherosclerosis is especially dangerous when found in the coronary arteries?

1. It can lead to coronary artery disease.

2. It can cause a heart attack.

3. It can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle.

4. It can cause myocardial infarction.

Answer 1

Atherosclerosis is dangerous especially when found in the coronary arteries because can lead to coronary artery disease, a condition whereby blood flow to the heart muscle is restricted. This damages the heart muscle and may lead to a heart attack, a condition known as myocardial infarction.

Therefore, all the given choices are correct.