Why is a MI (heart attack) life threatening?

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asked May 25, 2021 131k views

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Nawara · Answer 1 · 2021-05-27T12:11:39+0000

Answer:An MI is life threatening due to the fact that the blood flow to the heart muscle is abruptly cut off, causing tissue damage.

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Mcneil · Answer 2 · 2021-05-30T03:30:39+0000

Answer:

Because it can cause cardiogenic shock

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Myocardial infarction can lead to cardiogenic shock during which hypotension is present from low cardiac output.