Asked by Kendrra White on Apr 30, 2024
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Which of the following conditions is known as a heart attack?
A) Cardiac arrest
B) Congestive heart failure
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Thrombus
Myocardial Infarction
A medical condition commonly known as a heart attack, caused by the interruption of blood flow to a part of the heart.
Heart Attack
A medical condition also known as myocardial infarction, where blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, causing heart muscle damage.
- Identify and accurately code the complications associated with cardiovascular diseases.
- Identify the common terminology and abbreviations used in cardiovascular health.
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RF
Riley FriaufApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Myocardial infarction is the medical term used to describe a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to a section of the heart muscle is blocked, depriving the heart muscle of oxygen and causing damage. A cardiac arrest is the sudden cessation of heart function, while congestive heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Thrombus refers to a blood clot within a blood vessel.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and accurately code the complications associated with cardiovascular diseases.
- Identify the common terminology and abbreviations used in cardiovascular health.