Mr. Garcia had a myocardial infarction. Explain what happened to his heart muscle and vascular system
What will be an ideal response?
• A myocardial infarction or heart attack usually occurs when there is a thrombus obstructing a coronary artery.
• Myocardium or heart muscle in the distribution of the obstructed flow perishes (due to hypoxia and diminished nutrient delivery) unless collateral flow is present or flow can be reestablished by clot dissolution or disruption.
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