THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following is another term for heart attack?

A	Cardiac arrhythmia
B	Myocardial infarction
C	Bradycardia
D	Tachycardia

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when one or more areas of the heart muscle don’t get enough oxygen.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three types of heart attacks are: ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) coronary spasm, or unstable angina.

Detailed explanation-3: -A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops in the coronary artery of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle.

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