Turkish Translation
Miyokard Enfarktüsü
Cardiology
Myocardial Infarction
Necrosis of myocardial tissue due to prolonged ischemia, typically caused by acute thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery.
Turkish
Miyokard Enfarktüsü
Pronunciation
ˌmaɪəˈkɑːrdiəl ɪnˈfɑːrkʃən
Usage frequency
10
Relative in-app score
cardiologyemergencyischemia
Heart attackAcute coronary syndrome
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Meaning and Clinical Context
Necrosis of myocardial tissue due to prolonged ischemia, typically caused by acute thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery.
Myocardial infarction requires immediate reperfusion therapy (PCI or thrombolysis) to limit infarct size. Post-MI management includes dual antiplatelet therapy, beta-blockers, and statins.
Category
Example in Use
English: The patient was diagnosed with an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and immediately taken for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Turkish: Hastaya akut ST yükselmeli miyokard enfarktüsü (STEMI) teşhisi konuldu ve derhal primer perkütan koroner girişim (PCI) için alındı.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A 65-year-old diabetic smoker presents with 45 minutes of crushing substernal chest pain radiating to the left arm.
Response Template
STEMI confirmed with [location] ST elevations; troponin elevated to [value]. Activate cath lab immediately.
Mini FAQ
What does Myocardial Infarction mean in medical English?
Necrosis of myocardial tissue due to prolonged ischemia, typically caused by acute thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery.
When is Myocardial Infarction used in clinical communication?
Myocardial infarction requires immediate reperfusion therapy (PCI or thrombolysis) to limit infarct size. Post-MI management includes dual antiplatelet therapy, beta-blockers, and statins.
Which glossary category includes Myocardial Infarction?
Myocardial Infarction is grouped under Cardiology in the HealthSpeak glossary.
Related Terms
Coronary Stenosis
Narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.
Stable Angina
Predictable chest pain or discomfort provoked by physical exertion or emotional stress, relieved by rest or nitroglycerin, caused by fixed coronary artery stenosis.
Unstable Angina
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Cardiac Ischemia
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