The necrosis of tissue; acute myocardial infarctionThe necrosis or death of myocardial tissue due to insufficient supply of oxygen to the infarcted region. The ability to identify cardiac ischemia, injury and infarction is vital in the management of the majority of cardiac emergencies. Most sudden cardiac... involves the acute death of myocardial cells.
1. Six Second ECG GuidebookA Practice Guide to Basic and 12 Lead ECG Interpretation, written by Tracy Barill, 2012 Introduction The ability to correctly interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG), be it a simple six second strip or a 12 lead ECG, is a vital skill... (2012), T Barill, p. 198