myocardial infarction
Americannoun
noun
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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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