Acute inferior myocardial infarction

What does "Acute inferior myocardial infarction" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Acute inferior myocardial infarction is a type of heart attack. It happens when blood flow to the lower part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle in that area. The term "acute" means it's a sudden and severe condition. This blockage is usually caused by a blood clot in the heart's blood vessels.

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