Saddle embolus causes sudden death by blocking___________?
Correct answer: C. Pulmonary arteries
- A. Coronary arteries
- B. Cerebral arteries
- C. Pulmonary arteries
- D. Renal arteries
Explanation
A saddle embolus lodges at the bifurcation of the pulmonary trunk or its major branches, abruptly obstructing pulmonary blood flow. This can cause acute right-heart failure and sudden death.
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