Myocardial infarction Flashcards
1
Q
What does infarction mean
A
Tissue death from lack of blood flow
2
Q
What is coronary circulation?
A
Small arteries and veins that supply the heart with oxygen.
3
Q
What is the main cause of an MI
A
Coronary artery disease
4
Q
What is an MI caused by
A
Decreased or complete cessation of blood flow to a portion of the myocardium. These my be silent and go undetected.