Question 1

if your coronary artery origin/anatomy is seen on echocardiogram does this most likely rule out congenital coronary anomalies?

Accepted Answer

No: Coronary arteries are not typically seen on an echocardiogram.  When they are, only the very beginning of the artery where it arises from the aorta may be seen.  An echocardiogram is not a good test for looking at coronary arteries.

Question 2

what is the ramus coronary artery?

Accepted Answer

The third artery: Normally the main coronary blood vessel has two branches--the left anterior descending artery and left circumflex, but some people have a third branch termed intermediate artery or ramus-coronary artery--see picture. The incidence is some where between 10-30%. This can cause some confusion in ekg interpretation if this vessel is blocked/causing a heart attack. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 3

what color are the coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

Reddish tan with yel: Reddish tan with yellow pericardial fat in most people.

Question 4

what is the function of coronary arteries?

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Supply Blood 2 Heart: Blockages in the coronary arteries result in heart attacks.

Question 5

what's the purpose of the coronary arteries?

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Coronary arteries: Coronary arteries run on the surface of the heart and provide blood to the heart muscle. As a contracting muscle, the heart needs a continuing supply of nutrients like oxygen, glucose, fatty acids. If coronary blood flow is slowed or interrupted, such as by a coronary narrowing or a blood clot, the heart muscle will suffer and the patient will feel chest pain or there will be a heart attack.

Question 6

what is the location of the coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

Picture this: The coronary arteries branch off from the walls of the aorta, and dive down into the outer layer of the heart mucle. On the left side, the left main artery branches into the left anterior decending (lad), which runs down the front wall of the heart, and the circumflex, which runs around the lateral wall. On the right, the right coronary artery runs along the bottom wall of the heart.

Question 7

what is a third coronary artery?

Accepted Answer

Main coronary artery: Generally, there are three main coronary arteries, generally referred to as the left anterior descending, the left circumflex and the right coronary artery.  Branches of these are referred to more specifically.

Question 8

what's the function of the coronary artery?

Accepted Answer

Blood supply heart: They blood supply the heart carrying oxygen and nutrition to the heart muscles.

Question 9

what meals are the best for coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

Diets: That are rich in fruit and vegetables, grains, low in fat especially saturated and trans fats.

Question 10

what are coronary artery anomalies? what causes them?

Accepted Answer

Anomalies: these are abnormal structure or location or distribution of vessels seen in a patient. They are usually caused by having the wrong parents or by bad luck

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