Pathophysiology of Myocardial infarction (heart attack) Flashcards
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Briefly outline the main stages in the pathophysiology of Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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Heart attacks happen from the build-up of plaque through atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries of the heart.
These prevent blood flow from being normal and reduces the amount of oxygen to the heart. This results in a heart attack.
Myocardial= muscle of the heart Infarct= lack of oxygen to tissues
