Etymed
myocardial infarction
Definition
death of heart muscle tissue due to lack of blood supply
Clinical context
A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency department with severe chest pain radiating to his left arm and jaw, accompanied by diaphoresis and nausea. ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, and cardiac biomarkers are elevated. These findings are consistent with acute myocardial infarction involving the inferior wall of the heart.
Mnemonic
MYOcardial INFARction - Myocardial death from INadequate FOrced blood supply
These morphemes also unlock…
- my/o — muscle
- cardi/o — heart
- -al — pertaining to
- infarct- — to stuff in; to obstruct
- -ion — process; condition