noun
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the formation or development of an infarct
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another word for infarct
Other Word Forms
- postinfarction adjective
Etymology
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This work is important because ventricular arrhythmia is the most lethal complication after myocardial infarction.
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The condition forces the heart to work too hard and can cause a host of other serious medical problems, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, kidney damage and vision loss.
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It is also used in medical care to track heart conditions like myocardial infarctions, atrial fibrillation, and atherosclerosis.
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According to findings from animal studies, the inflammatory reaction plays an important role after an infarction and has a decisive influence on whether the functions of the heart muscle are restored.
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Myocardial infarctions, commonly known as "heart attacks," are on the rise, resulting in a significant number of deaths each year.
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