Cecil Essentials of MedicineThis text provides readable as well as comprehensive coverage of the essential elements required to conduct a biologically effective practice of internal medicine coupled with the compassionate approach that is indispensable to healing. This new edition offers a review of all current knowledge and advances - physiologic, biomedical, pathophysiological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic. |
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... coronary artery travels posteriorly in the AV groove ( be- tween left atrium and ventricle ) and usually supplies a portion of the posterolateral surface of the heart . The right coronary artery courses in the right AV groove ( be ...
... coronary artery travels posteriorly in the AV groove ( be- tween left atrium and ventricle ) and usually supplies a portion of the posterolateral surface of the heart . The right coronary artery courses in the right AV groove ( be ...
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... CORONARY ARTERY OBSTRUCTION Although uncommon , several nonatherosclerotic causes of coronary artery obstruction exist . Emboli to coronary ar- teries can occur in endocarditis , from mural thrombi in the left atrium or ventricle , from ...
... CORONARY ARTERY OBSTRUCTION Although uncommon , several nonatherosclerotic causes of coronary artery obstruction exist . Emboli to coronary ar- teries can occur in endocarditis , from mural thrombi in the left atrium or ventricle , from ...
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... coronary heart disease . For patients who undergo coronary cinean- giography , the extent and severity of obstructive coronary disease is related to prognosis . Coronary angiography ( see Chapter 3 ) provides the most definitive ...
... coronary heart disease . For patients who undergo coronary cinean- giography , the extent and severity of obstructive coronary disease is related to prognosis . Coronary angiography ( see Chapter 3 ) provides the most definitive ...
Contents
SECTION I | 1 |
Physiology of the Coronary Circulation | 8 |
SPECIAL TESTS AND PROCEDURES | 20 |
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