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There are many types and combinations of drugs used to treat a myocardial infarction (MI), also known as a heart attack.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
These include serious conditions like heart attack (myocardial infarction) and treatable psychological conditions like panic disorder.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 Sep. 2024
Importantly, heart attacks, or myocardial infarctions, are not the same as cardiac arrests, which occur when the heart stops suddenly.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
Heart Attack and Angina Heart attacks, also called myocardial infarction, occur when part of the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood supply, leading to the death of that muscle tissue.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of myocardial infarction was
in 1927
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“Myocardial infarction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myocardial%20infarction. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Medical Definition
myocardial infarction
nounMore from Merriam-Webster on myocardial infarction
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