Right Coronary Artery – Mnemonic [ NEVER FORGET AGAIN ]

• R – “Right side of the heart”: The Right Coronary Artery supplies blood to the right side of the heart.
• I – “Inferior myocardial wall”: The Right Coronary Artery primarily provides blood to the inferior myocardial wall of the heart.
• G – “Great cardiac vein drainage”: The Right Coronary Artery also contributes to the drainage of the great cardiac vein.
• H – “Heart’s conduction system”: The Right Coronary Artery supplies the heart’s conduction system, including the SA (sinoatrial) node and AV (atrioventricular) node.
• T – “Tricuspid valve”: The Right Coronary Artery plays a role in supplying blood to the area around the tricuspid valve.
• C – “Coronary circulation”: The Right Coronary Artery is a vital component of the coronary circulation, delivering oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.
• O – “Oxygen-rich blood”: The Right Coronary Artery carries oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle to support its function.
• R – “Right atrium”: The Right Coronary Artery supplies the right atrium of the heart with blood.
• N – “Nutrient supply”: In addition to oxygen, the Right Coronary Artery provides nutrients to the heart tissue.
• A – “Acute coronary syndrome”: Blockage or damage to the Right Coronary Artery can lead to conditions like acute coronary syndrome.
• R – “Risk factors”: Understanding the risk factors for Right Coronary Artery disease is important for preventive healthcare.
• Y – “Yikes !”: Any symptoms of Right Coronary Artery issues should prompt seeking medical attention promptly.

Mnemonic :  RIGHT CORONARY