Formation of an infarct, which is NECROSIS in tissue due to local ISCHEMIA resulting from obstruction of BLOOD CIRCULATION, most commonly by a THROMBUS or EMBOLUS.
Synonyms: Infarct, Infarctions, Infarction, Infarcts
Instance information
comment
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate IM with organ /blood supply (IM): Manual 23.14.2
identifier
D007238