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To suggest: Several treatment measures that minimize the area of infarction.
Concept introduction: The death of the tissue that occurs due to the insufficient blood supply to the affected area is called infarction. Infarction is mainly caused by artery blockages, vasoconstriction, or rupture. The lesion formed as a result of infarction is called an infarct. When the blood flow decreases or stops to a portion of the heart, it will cause damages to the heart muscle. This medical condition is called myocardial infarction.
To explain: The reason behind time being a critical element in the treatment of MI.
Concept introduction: The death of the tissue that occurs due to insufficient blood supply to the affected area is called infarction. Infarction is mainly caused by artery blockages, vasoconstriction, or rupture. The lesion formed as a result of infarction is called infarct. When the blood flow decreases or stops to a portion of the heart, it will cause damage to the heart muscle. This medical condition is called myocardial infarction (MI).
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