: The "wrap-around" vessel that curves around the apex to supply the inferior wall. Clinical Significance
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: Because this single vessel supplies such a large portion of the heart, a proximal occlusion can cause massive ischemia, potentially leading to cardiogenic shock or sudden cardiac death. : The "wrap-around" vessel that curves around the
Not all LAD arteries stop at the apex. In Type 3 dominance , the LAD keeps going... all the way to the back of the heart. He will tell you about the time he
A classification of coronary circulation where the Posterior Descending Artery (PDA) is supplied by both the Right Coronary Artery (RCA) and the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery, or where the LAD wraps around the apex to supply a significant portion of the inferior wall.
🔍 Anatomy Spotter: Type 3 LAD (The Wrap-Around)