myocardial infarction

noun

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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 See all Example Sentences for myocardial infarction 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Dec. 2024.

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myocardial infarction

noun

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