Chapter 6 The cardiovascular system/Fig 6.03.jpg

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The anterior surface of the heart has a yellowish area, which is a full-thickness infarct of the left ventricle. It lies in the territory of the left anterior descending coronary artery which is occluded by thrombosis. There is surrounding inflammation and a fibrinous exudate on the surface, a common response to tissue necrosis.