LAD.
Left Anterior Descending artery. The largest and most important coronary artery, supplying blood to the front and bottom of the left ventricle. Often called the "widow-maker" because a complete blockage can be life-threatening.
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What is lad?
Left Anterior Descending artery. The largest and most important coronary artery, supplying blood to the front and bottom of the left ventricle. Often called the "widow-maker" because a complete blockage can be life-threatening.
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