noun
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the formation or development of an infarct
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another word for infarct
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They are widely used for cardiac conditions and have long been considered a standard part of recovery after myocardial infarction.
From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026
Acute pneumonia and a previous myocardial infarction — a heart attack — were listed as contributing factors in his death.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
"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
I was sweat covered, tipping toward cardiac infarction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
As in: The doctor sees me Googling the symptoms — coughing, sweating, vomiting, nosebleeds — and he says, You know we cant be sure what causes a myocardial infarction.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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