The death of heart muscle tissue due to a blockage of blood supply.
A myocardial infarction can cause lasting heart damage.
Prompt treatment after a myocardial infarction reduces long-term complications.
A serious medical emergency in which the flow of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle; often called a heart attack.
He was rushed to the hospital after a myocardial infarction.
Lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of a recurring myocardial infarction.
The word "myocardial infarction" in English means: The death of heart muscle tissue due to a blockage of blood supply., A serious medical emergency in which the flow of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle; often called a heart attack..
The phonetic transcription of "myocardial infarction" is /ˌmaɪ.əˈkɑː.di.əl ɪnˈfɑː.kʃən/ in British English and /ˌmaɪ.oʊˈkɑːr.di.əl ɪnˈfɑːrk.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
Synonyms for "myocardial infarction": heart attack, cardiac arrest, coronary thrombosis.
Example usage of "myocardial infarction": "A myocardial infarction can cause lasting heart damage.". More examples on the page.