Medical Terminology Quiz: Myocardial Infarction
Commonly Known as a Heart Attack
Myocardial infarction (MI) (mi-0-KAR-dee-al) (in-FARK-shun) occurs when the blood flow to the heart is blocked.
A buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances forms plaque in the coronary arteries. When plaque breaks away, it can form a clot that interrupts blood flow to the heart.
Interrupting blood flow to the heart can cause damage or necrosis (death) of heart muscle. This condition is referred to as a heart attack or myocardial infarction.
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