When the heart muscle is suddenly damaged by an inadequate blood supply, it is called

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Heart attack

Any blockage in the coronary arteries leads to a breakage in the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart damaging cardiac musculature in that area. This is termed as heart attack.

Final answer
(A) Heart attack

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When the heart muscle is suddenly damaged by an inadequate blood supply, it is called

Heart attack Any blockage in the coronary arteries leads to a breakage in the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart damaging cardiac musculature in that area. This is termed as heart attack. Final answer (A) Heart attack

Heart attack

Any blockage in the coronary arteries leads to a breakage in the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart damaging cardiac musculature in that area. This is termed as heart attack.

Final answer
(A) Heart attack