Definition of myocardial infarction
Biology
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A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, is the irreversible death of heart muscle tissue caused by a lack of oxygenated blood supply. This typically occurs when a coronary artery becomes blocked, usually by a blood clot.
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