myocardial infarction

noun

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Hogan died of an acute myocardial infarction, which is more commonly known as a heart attack. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 According to medical records obtained by EW at the time of Hulk's death, the pro wrestler died of acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026 Another is myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA)—a heart attack without a major blockage. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Feb. 2026 Mortimer died in the hospital due to an acute myocardial infarction, the effects of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for myocardial infarction

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of myocardial infarction was in 1927

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“Myocardial infarction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myocardial%20infarction. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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myocardial infarction

noun

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