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The document discusses myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. It defines a heart attack as damage or death of heart tissue caused by a lack of oxygenated blood flow. The two main causes are myocardial ischemia from a blockage in a coronary artery, and cardiac hypoxia from not enough oxygen reaching the heart. There are 5 types of heart attacks classified by their specific cause. Treatment depends on the type, but generally involves pain relief, blood thinners, opening blockages percutaneou
- Author
- Camzii Borland
- Language
- EN