Inadequate blood flow can cause an ____, an area of damaged cardiac tissue.

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Inadequate blood flow can cause an infarct, which is an area of damaged cardiac tissue due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients. Intercostal refers to the spaces between the ribs, anastomoses refer to the connections between blood vessels, and embolus refers to a blockage in a blood vessel. None of these options accurately describe the result of inadequate blood flow in cardiac tissue.

Inadequate Blood Flow Can Cause an ____, an Area of Damaged