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Definition
Myocardial infarction; a heart attack caused by lack of blood flow to the heart muscle.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and the general public use this term to describe a heart attack. While it is a formal medical diagnosis, it is frequently used in news reports and health advice segments on television. It specifically refers to the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, distinguishing it from general heart failure.
Examples
He suddenly had a myocardial infarction and was rushed to the hospital.
Myocardial infarction is very dangerous, you must pay attention to chest pain.
Related words
Common phrases
acute myocardial infarction
Common mistake
Many speakers might confuse this with general heart pain or 冠心病, but this term specifically refers to the acute event of tissue death caused by blockage. Do not use this to describe minor chest discomfort or palpitations.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
