What is an infarct? I saw that you had previously used this word to answer another question.

Question: What is an infarct? I saw that you had previously used this word to answer another question.
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Asked by ScienceManiac to Cristina on 16 Nov 2015.
- Cristina Villa del Campo answered on 16 Nov 2015:
  
  Hi Science Maniac!
  
  Thanks for your question! Strictly the word infarct is used when a piece of tissue, like a part of an organ dies because of the lack of blood in the area. A myocardial infarction happens when a portion of the heart dies because one of the vessels that makes sure that the muscle gets blood is obstructed. Because the heart muscle is very sensitive to the low oxygen it doesn’t survive for long. You can also have an infarct in other places of the body, like the brain.
  Hope that answers your question!

ScienceManiac commented on 16 Nov 2015:

Thank you, I now understand!☺

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Michael commented on 17 Nov 2015:

Apologies! “infarct” = cell death that occurs when blood flow to the heart or brain or other organs is obstructed or, less often, when the blood can’t carry enough oxygen

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ScienceManiac commented on 17 Nov 2015:

Oh thankyou!☺

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Question: What is an infarct? I saw that you had previously used this word to answer another question.