Formation of an infarct, which is NECROSIS in tissue due to local ISCHEMIA resulting from obstruction of BLOOD CIRCULATION, most commonly by a THROMBUS or EMBOLUS.
Infarct,Infarctions,Infarcts
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Lung
Either of the pair of organs occupying the cavity of the thorax that effect the aeration of the blood.
Lungs
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Myocardial Infarction
NECROSIS of the MYOCARDIUM caused by an obstruction of the blood supply to the heart (CORONARY CIRCULATION).