Myocardial ischemia is caused by an imbalance of:
A) oxygen supply and demand.
B) oxygen bioavailability.
C) free radical oxygen.
D) sodium bicarbonate.

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Myocardial ischemia is caused by an imbalance between the oxygen demand and supply to the heart muscle. When the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen due to blockages in the arteries or decreased blood flow, it can lead to chest pain or a heart attack. The other choices (B, C, D) are not directly related to the cause of myocardial ischemia.

Myocardial Ischemia Is Caused by an Imbalance Of