DefinitionIntroductory
What is the medical term for a 'heart attack' as defined in the chapter?
The medical term for a 'heart attack' is 'myocardial infarction.'
Key points
- Myocardial infarction is the localized necrosis of cardiac muscle tissue.
- It results from blockage or narrowing of the coronary artery.
- This condition is commonly caused by the formation of a thrombus.
Source:Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Ninth Edition· Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems· p. 333–355
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Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Ninth Edition
Barbara Janson Cohen, Shirley Jones
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