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What are the differences between infarction and gangrene?
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Good question: When blood supply is interrupted the segment tissue that receives blood will die scar tissue will fill the gap as seen in heart attach myocardial infraction. ( heart attack ) , in gangrene initial stages same tissue necrosis or death tissue occurs , then get infected as seen in lower extremities and bowel etc.
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