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   My·o·car·di·al in·farc·tion

   /mīəˌkärdēəl inˈfärkSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. another term for heart attack

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2. www.merckmanuals.com › coronary-artery-disease › acute-myocardial-infarction-miAcute Myocardial Infarction (MI) - Cardiovascular Disorders -...

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   Treatment |. Prognosis |. Key Points. Acute myocardial infarction is myocardial necrosis resulting from acute obstruction of a coronary artery. Symptoms include chest discomfort with or without dyspnea, nausea, and/or diaphoresis. Diagnosis is by electrocardiography (ECG) and the presence or absence of biomarkers.

3. www.ahajournals.org › doi › 10The Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction | Circulation

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   May 4, 2020 · Acute myocardial infarction (MI) historically is defined as a clinical syndrome that meets a certain set of criteria, usually a combination of symptoms, electrocardiographic changes, and cardiac biomarkers in the proper clinical context.

4. www.heart.org › en › health-topicsWhat is a Heart Attack? | American Heart Association

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   Dec 2, 2022 · When damage or death to part of the heart muscle occurs due to ischemia, it’s called a heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI). About every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack.

5. www.cdc.gov › heart-disease › aboutAbout Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery

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   Oct 26, 2023 · A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of heart attack. A less common cause is a severe spasm, or sudden ...

6. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-and-diseasesHeart Attack | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when one or more areas of the heart muscle don't get enough oxygen. This happens when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked.

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK537076Myocardial Infarction - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Aug 8, 2023 · Myocardial Infarction. Niranjan Ojha; Amit S. Dhamoon. Author Information and Affiliations. Last Update: August 8, 2023. Go to: Continuing Education Activity. Objectives: Review the basic pathophysiology of myocardial infarction.

8. www.heart.org › en › health-topicsHeart Attack | American Heart Association

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   Health Topics. Heart Attack. What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack is scary. If you’ve had one, or are close to someone who has, you’re not alone. Many people survive a heart attack and go on to enjoy productive lives. Learn more about heart attacks. Warning Signs of a Heart Attack. Heart Attack Treatment. Life After a Heart Attack.