Acute myocardial infarction

Definition: Necrosis of the myocardium, as a result of interruption of the blood supply to the area. It is characterized by a severe and rapid onset of symptoms that may include chest pain, often radiating to the left arm and left side of the neck, dyspnea, sweating, and palpitations.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): acute myocardial infarction

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