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infarction

[in-fahrk-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɑrk ʃən /


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They are widely used for cardiac conditions and have long been considered a standard part of recovery after myocardial infarction.

From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026

Acute pneumonia and a previous myocardial infarction — a heart attack — were listed as contributing factors in his death.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026

"One major reason we treat severe coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction is to prevent left ventricular dysfunction and progression to congestive heart failure," said Dr. Reeves.

From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026

The “Melrose Place” and “Days of Our Lives” veteran suffered a myocardial infarction — a heart attack — according to a death certificate reviewed by People.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

As in: JB says that he hates basketball because it was the one thing that Dad loved the most besides us and it was the one thing that caused his myocardial infarction.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander


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