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How could a high heart rate influence coronary artery perfusion and myocardial oxygen delivery?

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Decrease: In coronary perfusion pressure due to shortened diastole. Oxygen demand is increased but perfusion may not keep up if there is narrowing of coronary artery

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Answered 4/25/2016

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