Infarction is tissue death (necrosis) due to inadequate blood supply to the affected area. It may be caused by artery blockages, rupture, mechanical compression, or vasoconstriction. [1]

Oct 24, 2024 · A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, …

Dec 13, 2024 · Promptly spotting stroke symptoms leads to faster treatment and less damage to the brain.

Nov 25, 2025 · Ischemic stroke is an episode of neurological dysfunction due to focal infarction in the central nervous system attributed to arterial thrombosis, embolization, or critical hypoperfusion. While …

infarction, death of tissue resulting from a failure of blood supply, commonly due to obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot or narrowing of the blood-vessel channel. The dead tissue is called an …

Dec 10, 2024 · Myocardial infarction (MI): When an area of the heart muscle is damaged or dies after blood supply is blocked. MI is the classic medical term for a heart attack.

Infarction occurs when a part of the body, usually an organ or tissue, doesn't receive enough blood supply, leading to damage or death of that area. This lack of blood flow deprives the tissue of oxygen …

Jun 24, 2025 · Article: Pharmacogenomics and chronotherapy of drug-induced cardioprotection in acute myocardial infarction. Article: Psychometric properties of the Swedish cardiac anxiety questionnaire: …

Jun 19, 2025 · Heart attacks are also called myocardial infarctions (MIs). “Myo” means muscle, “cardial” refers to the heart, and “infarction” means the death of tissue because of a lack of blood supply.

Mar 12, 2025 · Infarction occurs when tissue is damaged due to a lack of blood supply, depriving it of oxygen and nutrients. It can affect various organs, leading to conditions like heart attacks, strokes, or …