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myocardial

British

/ ˌmaɪəʊˈkɑːdɪəl /

adjective

of or relating to the muscular tissue of the heart

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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

Coroner Christopher Morris concluded Mr Gibson died as a consequence of sudden cardiac death due to myocardial fibrosis.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2024

And myocardial bridging refers to a coronary artery that passes through a band of heart muscle instead of lying on top of it.

From New York Times • May 16, 2024

Raised blood lipids are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2024

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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