noun
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the formation or development of an infarct
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another word for infarct
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"One major reason we treat severe coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction is to prevent left ventricular dysfunction and progression to congestive heart failure," said Dr. Reeves.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
The “Melrose Place” and “Days of Our Lives” veteran suffered a myocardial infarction — a heart attack — according to a death certificate reviewed by People.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
I was sweat covered, tipping toward cardiac infarction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
We should think about treating both the myocardial infarction both by quick recanalization of the vessel to restore oxygenated blood supply and also by targeting immune cells to mitigate the arrhythmic effects of the injury.
From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2025
Mrs. Bell, the myocardial infarction has caused some complications.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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