Myocardial infarction

MI is the irreversible necrosis of heart muscle secondary to prolonged ischemia.

Myocardial infarction (MI) is the irreversible necrosis of heart muscle secondary to prolonged ischemia. This usually results from an imbalance of oxygen supply and demand.

This animation gives a detailed description of anatomy of heart, the diseased conditions – atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, its symptoms, first aid, and diagnosis including coronary angiography and blood tests. This presentation also deals briefly on treatment, action of drugs, complications and self-care.