Which condition occurs when an area of heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area?
A)embolism
B)stroke
C)myocardial infarction
D)shock

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Myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, occurs when a coronary artery supplying oxygen to the heart muscle becomes blocked or narrowed, leading to the death or permanent damage of the affected heart muscle. Embolism can cause blockage of blood vessels, which may lead to a heart attack, but it is not the same as a heart attack. Stroke is a condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and shock is a medical emergency where the body is not getting enough blood flow.

Which Condition Occurs When an Area of Heart Muscle Dies