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myocardial infarction

American  
Or myocardial infarct

noun

Pathology.
  1. heart attack. MI


myocardial infarction British  

noun

  1. destruction of an area of heart muscle as the result of occlusion of a coronary artery Compare coronary thrombosis

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myocardial infarction Scientific  
/ mī′ō-kärdē-əl /

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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

Major cardiovascular events in this research included conditions that require specialized medical care, such as myocardial infarction or cerebral infarction.

From Science Daily • May 5, 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

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

Mrs. Bell, the myocardial infarction has caused some complications.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

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