PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sometimes, a plaque can rupture and form a clot that blocks blood flow. A lack of blood flow can damage or destroy part of the heart muscle. A heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction. Prompt treatment is needed for a heart attack to prevent death.

Detailed explanation-2: -A myocardial infarction (commonly called a heart attack) is an extremely dangerous condition that happens because of a lack of blood flow to your heart muscle. The lack of blood flow can occur because of many different factors but is usually related to a blockage in one or more of your heart’s arteries.

Detailed explanation-3: -When a coronary artery becomes completely blocked-not simply narrowed-it is called a total occlusion. And if a complete blockage lasts for 3 months or longer, doctors refer to it as “chronic total occlusion, ‘’ or CTO for short.