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Myocardial Infarct (Noun)

Meaning

Destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient was rushed to the emergency room after suffering a myocardial infarct caused by a blockage in one of the coronary arteries.
  • A myocardial infarct can occur when a blood clot forms in a coronary artery, cutting off the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
  • The doctor explained that the myocardial infarct had damaged a significant portion of the patient's heart tissue, requiring immediate medical attention.
  • Smoking and high blood pressure are major risk factors for a myocardial infarct, as they can cause the coronary arteries to narrow and harden over time.
  • The cardiologist ordered a series of tests to determine the extent of the damage caused by the myocardial infarct and to develop a plan for rehabilitation.

Synonyms

  • MI
  • Myocardial Infarction

Hypernyms

  • Infarct
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