Infarction

/ɪnfˈɑːkʃən/

/ˌɪnˈfɑɹkʃən/

Infarction

localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

synonyms : infarct

Examples

1. An MI means myocardial infarction, just another name for a heart attack.

2. If blood flow is reduced in the coronary arteries, angina and myocardial infarctions can occur.

3. A blocked coronary artery may cause life-threatening myocardial infarction, or heart attack.

4. This right over here, is called an infarction.