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Definitions

myocardial infarction

NOUN
cardiac arrest
Synonyms
WEAK
asystole cardiac infarction cardiopulmonary arrest congestive heart failure coronary infarction coronary thrombosis heart arrest heart attack heart failure heart stoppage tachycardia
NOUN
coronary infarction
Synonyms
WEAK
cardiac arrest congestive heart failure heart failure tachycardia
NOUN
heart attack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cardiovascular disease congestive heart failure
WEAK
acute myocardial infarction angina pectoris cardiac arrest chest pains coronary coronary infarction coronary thrombosis tachycardia
NOUN
heart disease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angina congestive heart failure
WEAK
cardiac infarction congenital heart disease coronary thrombosis ischemic heart disease

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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

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

This work is important because ventricular arrhythmia is the most lethal complication after myocardial infarction.

From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2025

Raised blood lipids are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2024

Mrs. Bell, the myocardial infarction has caused some complications.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander