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Myocardial Infarction — Unit test

Question 5 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

Mr. Duff has been told by his doctor that some of his heart tissue has died due to a lack of blood supply. What is Mr. Duff suffering from?

Answer
A
myocardial infarction
B
high blood pressure
C
deoxygenated arteries
D
cardiac arrest

Explanation

A myocardial infarction is damage or death of heart muscle tissue caused by an inadequate blood supply. Since Mr. Duff’s doctor says some heart tissue has died because it lacked blood, he is suffering a myocardial infarction. High blood pressure is elevated pressure in the arteries, while cardiac arrest means the heart stops pumping effectively.

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