Health and medicine: Complications after a heart attack (myocardial infarction)

Health and medicine

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Coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease - clogging of the arteries supplying the heart- is the cause of about 30% of all deaths globally, making it the leading cause of death. Stroke is a similarly debilitating condition that results from lack of perfusion to the brain. Unfortunately, patients with heart disease are more likely to suffer from respiratory system disease and vice versa. You will come to an understanding of the pathophysiology behind these common diseases and how they relate to one another.

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