What is the cause of a myocardial infarction?
A) Decreased perfusion to the pulmonary artery
B) Partial or complete obstruction of a coronary artery
C) Blockage in one or more of the great vessels
D) Narrowing of part of the aorta

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Partial obstruction of a coronary artery may lead to tissue ischemia (decreased O₂ supply), a clinical condition called angina pectoris. Complete obstruction may cause tissue death or infarct, a condition called myocardial infarction (MI).

What Is the Cause of a Myocardial Infarction