Infarction Definition

Infarction Sentence Examples

• The clot or thrombus may lead to infarction, or death of tissue, due to a blocked blood supply.

• Should the portion of tissue deprived of its circulation be contained in an internal organ, as is so often the case where the obstruction in the artery is due to embolism, it becomes converted into what is known as an " infarction."

• It was insidious in onset, caused by infection, infarction or insufficient insulin.

• Late manifestations may include angina pectoris, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure and severe mitral regurgitation.

• Professor Whitwell said that the severe occlusive atheroma noted in the coronary arteries would be the underlying cause of the infarction.