Condition
Heart attack
David Cohen, M.D.Published 28 December 20041 min read
Alternative names
Myocardial infarction; MI; Acute MI
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.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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