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Which type of STEMI corresponds with full thickness of the ventricular wall?

A. Anterior STEMI
B. Inferior STEMI
C. Lateral STEMI
D. Posterior STEMI

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Final answer:

An Anterior STEMI typically represents a full-thickness damage to the ventricular wall, often involving the left ventricle, and is due to the obstruction of the left anterior descending artery.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of STEMI (ST-elevated myocardial infarction) that corresponds with the full thickness of the ventricular wall is known as a transmural infarct. An Anterior STEMI often indicates a full-thickness damage to the ventricular wall, as it typically involves the left ventricle which is the largest and most muscular chamber of the heart. This is due to the obstruction of the left anterior descending artery, which supplies blood to a significant portion of the left ventricle.

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