What term is used to refer to the bursting of an arterial wall in the heart?

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A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a long enough time that part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies. This is often caused by a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries due to plaque (a mix of fat, cholesterol, and other substances). While the term "bursting of an arterial wall" might more closely resemble an aneurysm, in the context of the heart and the options provided, a heart attack is the closest condition related to significant damage or catastrophic event affecting the heart's arterial walls.

What Term Is Used to Refer to the Bursting of an Arterial