Myocardial Infarction- Introduction, Statistics, Risk Factors, Signs and symptoms, Classifications and sub-classes, Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Treatment and management, Complications, Prevention, Conclusion
Introduction Myocardial infarction (MI), commonly referred to as a heart attack, occurs when there is an abrupt reduction or cessation of blood flow to a part of the myocardium, leading to ischemia and necrosis. The most common cause is atherosclerotic plaque rupture, followed by thrombus formation in a coronary artery. Without oxygen and nutrients, irreversible… Read More »