Asked by Jolisa Haynes on Jun 10, 2024
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A myocardial infarction is commonly known as a:
A) malignant tumor.
B) heart attack.
C) psychological disorder.
D) circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder
Myocardial Infarction
A medical condition commonly known as a heart attack, resulting from the interruption of blood flow to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die.
Heart Attack
A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart is interrupted, causing heart cells to die.
Malignant Tumor
A cancerous growth that can invade and destroy surrounding tissue and has the potential to spread to other parts of the body.
- Identify principal causes of mortality and sickness in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Verified Answer
FI
Farzana IslamJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A myocardial infarction, or MI, is commonly known as a heart attack. It occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
Learning Objectives
- Identify principal causes of mortality and sickness in both historical and contemporary contexts.