myocardial infarction
US /ˌmaɪəˈkɑːrdiəl ɪnˈfɑːrkʃən/
UK /ˌmaɪəˈkɑːrdiəl ɪnˈfɑːrkʃən/

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心肌梗死, 心脏病发作
a serious medical condition in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, causing the heart muscle to die; a heart attack
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He suffered a myocardial infarction and was rushed to the hospital.
他突发心肌梗死,被紧急送往医院。
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Early diagnosis of myocardial infarction is crucial for effective treatment.
心肌梗死的早期诊断对于有效治疗至关重要。