Which of the following MOST accurately describes an acute myocardial infarction?
A) Death of the myocardium secondary to spasm of a major coronary artery
B) Injury to a portion of the heart muscle secondary to atherosclerotic disease
C) Damage to the left ventricle following occlusion of the left coronary artery
D) Necrosis of a portion of the myocardium due to a prolonged lack of oxygen
Answer: D) Necrosis of a portion of the myocardium due to a prolonged lack of oxygen
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