Heart and Aorta Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Heart attack or Myocardial Infarction (MI) is another form of presentation. While angina
is almost completely reversible, MI threatens permanent myocardial damage. This
happens when there is sudden complete occlusion in the coronary arteries. Usually this
occlusion occurs at pre-existing stenotic lesions. The common cause is a plaque rupture
(separation of the atheromatous plaque and clot formation underneath). The
myocardium supplied by the particular coronary artery is under threat of permanent
damage.
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