Infarction is tissue death (necrosis) due to inadequate blood supply to the affected area. It may be caused by artery blockages, rupture, mechanical compression, or vasoconstriction. [1]

Oct 24, 2024 · A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood. The more time that passes without treatment to …

Oct 9, 2023 · An acute complete blockage of a medium or large heart artery usually means you've had an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). A partial blockage often means you've had …

Infarction occurs when a part of the body, usually an organ or tissue, doesn't receive enough blood supply, leading to damage or death of that area. This lack of blood flow deprives the …

infarction, death of tissue resulting from a failure of blood supply, commonly due to obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot or narrowing of the blood-vessel channel. The dead tissue is …

Dec 22, 2025 · You may also hear a heart attack referred to as a myocardial infarction or MI. Call 911 or your local emergency services number if you think you’re having a heart attack.

Sep 19, 2024 · Heart attacks (myocardial infarction) occur when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Learn about causes, risk factors, treatments, and early detection methods.

Jun 19, 2025 · Heart attacks are also called myocardial infarctions (MIs). “Myo” means muscle, “cardial” refers to the heart, and “infarction” means the death of tissue because of a lack of …

Jun 24, 2025 · Article: Pharmacogenomics and chronotherapy of drug-induced cardioprotection in acute myocardial infarction. Article: Psychometric properties of the Swedish cardiac anxiety …

Aug 1, 2025 · Infarction is the medical term for tissue death that occurs when blood flow to an area is blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from reaching cells. Ischemia, a reduction in …