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You are incorrect - the pathologic event that most often initiates the formation of an occlusive coronary artery thrombus is atherosclerotic plaque rupture.


Your choice: Coronary embolism

A coronary embolism results from left infective or non-infective valvular vegetations or mural thrombi. It may occasionally result in acute coronary obstruction unrelated to underlying thrombosis or spasm.