THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A homeostatic imbalance of the heart that occurs when the muscle cells of the heart die is called
A
Myocardial infaction (MI)
B
pericarditis
C
congestive heart failure
D
heart stoppage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Myocardial infarction (MI), colloquially known as “heart attack, ‘’ is caused by decreased or complete cessation of blood flow to a portion of the myocardium. Myocardial infarction may be"silent, ‘’ and go undetected, or it could be a catastrophic event leading to hemodynamic deterioration and sudden death.

Detailed explanation-2: -A heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI) is a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. A heart attack is a medical emergency. Call 999 and ask for an ambulance if you suspect a heart attack.

Detailed explanation-3: -A heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction (MI). It happens when one or more parts of the heart muscle don’t get enough oxygen.

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