General
mi
What does mi mean?
Death of heart muscle caused by blocked blood flow through a coronary artery.
"ECG shows an inferior MI — activate the cath lab."
Origin
Initialism of 'myocardial infarction.'
Frequently asked questions
What does MI stand for?
It stands for myocardial infarction, the medical term for a heart attack.
What is a myocardial infarction?
It is the death of heart muscle caused by blocked blood flow through a coronary artery.
Is an MI the same as a heart attack?
Yes, myocardial infarction is the clinical term for what is commonly called a heart attack.
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