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MCQ 43

Q. Myocardial infarction in case of aortic dissections most commonly involve?
A. LAD territory
B. RCA territory
C. LCx territory
D. Ramus intermedius territory




Answer: B. RCA territory

Explanation: 
Aortic dissections when extending to aortic root, may involve coronary arteries and cause myocardial infarction.
Most commonly involved coronary artery in aortic dissections is right coronary artery.

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