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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

I was sweat covered, tipping toward cardiac infarction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

As in: Dad’s in a coma because of a myocardial infarction, which is the same thing my grandfather died of.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander




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