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LCA

LCA

6.7
The main artery that brings blood to the left side of the heart
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : arteria coronaria izquierda
  • A narrowing in the LCA can lead to serious heart problems if not treated promptly.

Examples

  • The cardiologist checked the patient's LCA for any signs of blockage during the procedure.

  • Doctors often use imaging techniques to assess the health of the LCA in cardiac patients.

  • The LCA is crucial for supplying blood to the heart.

  • Doctors often monitor the LCA during heart surgeries.

  • The cardiologist checked the patient's LCA for any signs of blockage during the procedure.

  • A narrowing in the LCA can lead to serious heart problems if not treated promptly.

  • Doctors often use imaging techniques to assess the health of the LCA in cardiac patients.

Synonyms

left coronary artery
vsLCA
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Main artery from the aorta that gives blood to the left side of the heart

is the main blood supplier to the left heart without specifying its origin

Surface Forms

LCA singular
LCAs plural

Morphology

LCA = L + C + A

This is an initialism/acronym: the letters do not transparently convey the anatomical meaning 'left coronary artery' without knowing the expanded phrase.

Etymology

LCA stands for the left coronary artery, the main artery that brings blood to the left side of the heart. That is why doctors use LCA when they talk about blood flow and possible blockages in the left heart.