NREMT Paramedic

Answer: C - Atherosclerosis is often the major underlying factor in cardiovascular emergencies. Atherosclerosis is a progressive degenerative disease of the medium and large arteries. It results from the deposition of fats under the tunica intima layer of the involved vessels. Atherosclerotic heart disease is associated with acute myocardial infraction which is the death of a portion of the heart muscle from prolonged deprivation of arterial blood supply.