Which statement about myocardial infarction is correct?
A) Tissue death occurs from a sudden lack of blood supply to the heart muscle.
B) The area of damage is always large.
C) The person is having a stroke.
D) Cancer is a risk.

Question

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Myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, occurs when there is a sudden lack of blood supply to the heart muscle, leading to tissue death.

Answer: B 
 The area of damage caused by a myocardial infarction can vary in size depending on the extent of the blockage in the coronary artery. It may be small or large.

Answer: C 
 Myocardial infarction is not a stroke. A stroke occurs when there is a lack of blood flow to the brain, whereas a myocardial infarction occurs in the heart muscle.

Answer: D 
 Cancer is not a risk factor for myocardial infarction. Common risk factors include age, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and diabetes.

Which Statement About Myocardial Infarction Is Correct