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Can any doc tell me what's the difference between myocardial infarction and myocardial ischemia?

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Damage done: Myocardia ischemia means heart muscle not getting enough oxygen. Frequently this is angina. When the lack of oxygen is prolonged there is destruction of the muscle: this is a heart attack or myocardial infarction.

Answered 9/28/2016

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