Myocardial Infarction: Difference between revisions
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Ischemia occurs when part of the heartmuscle, the myocardium, is deprived | Ischemia occurs when part of the heartmuscle, the myocardium, is deprived from oxygen and nutrients. | ||
Common causes of ischemia are: | Common causes of ischemia are: | ||
* Narrowing or obstruction of a coronary artery. | * Narrowing or obstruction of a coronary artery. | ||