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Myocardial Infarcti
MI is an acronym for myocardial infarction, which is commonly known as a heart a
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MI - | Myocardial infarction; heart attack caused by interruption of blood flow to part of the heart. |
| CABG - | Coronary artery bypass graft; surgery that creates a new route for blood to reach the heart muscle. |
| CAD - | Coronary artery disease; disease involving narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries. |
| CHF - | Congestive heart failure; a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood effectively enough to meet the body's needs. |
| ECG/EKG | Congestive heart failure; a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood effectively enough to meet the body's needs. |