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What Is The Front Artery Of Heart Called?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2014
Question: What is the front heart artery called. What danger is expected if 100 percent blocked
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can cause sudden death

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
The main anterior artery of heart is called left anterior descending artery. It is also known as interventricular branch of left coronary artery.

If there is a 100 percent block in this artery then it might lead to sudden death because of massive heart attack.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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What Is The Front Artery Of Heart Called?

Brief Answer: It can cause sudden death Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. The main anterior artery of heart is called left anterior descending artery. It is also known as interventricular branch of left coronary artery. If there is a 100 percent block in this artery then it might lead to sudden death because of massive heart attack. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek