Condition
Acute MI
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 18 March 20051 min read
Alternative names
Myocardial infarction; MI; Heart attack
Definition
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when an area of heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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