Glossary/Coronary Artery Disease

Myocardial Infarction.

Commonly known as a heart attack. Occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle is blocked long enough to cause permanent damage. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.

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What is myocardial infarction?

Commonly known as a heart attack. Occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle is blocked long enough to cause permanent damage. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.

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