A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is caused by blockage of the heart's blood vessels, leading to necrosis or damage from lack of O². It can cause arrhythmias, especially ventricular fibrillation.
Un ataque cardíaco, o infarto de miocardio, es causado por un bloqueo de los vasos sanguíneos del corazón, resultando en necrosis o daño por falta de O². Puede causar arritmias, especialmente fibrilación ventricular.
| Front | Heart Attack aka cause consequence |
|---|---|
| Back | Myocardial infarction Blockage of blood vessels of the heart by embolus or thrombus causing necrosis or damage due to lack of O². Disruption of control system of the heart, with *Arrhythmias* esp. *Ventricular Fibrillation* |
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