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Old Nov 16, 2006, 06:11 PM
Nurse Nini (Female)
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Question Right Coronary Artery Score/Percentage?
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Hey guys, I was wondering if someone could explain what exactly a RCA score/percentage is.

We have not gone over this yet in school, and all of the info that I am finding online is over my head.

The info I am looking up says that the pt has a 40% RCA. I am just not getting how to explain to my instructor tomorrow in clinical what it is.

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Old Nov 16, 2006, 07:43 PM
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If you're talking about somebody with coronary artery disease, the percentage is usually how severe the blockage is. ie. 40% RCA = 40% of the total lumen is blocked.

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Old Nov 17, 2006, 09:35 AM
Nurse Nini (Female)
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Re: Right Coronary Artery Score/Percentage?
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Thanks for responding.
The pt has a hx of CABG x4
so I guess that would explain it.

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