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Infarction
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Definition
: 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.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate IM with organ /blood supply (IM): Manual 23.14.2; DF: INFARCT
See Also
Brain Infarction
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Brain Stem Infarctions
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Cerebral Infarction
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Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery
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Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery
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Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery
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Myocardial Infarction
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Splenic Infarction
Other names
Infarctions