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The main causes of extensive myocardial infarction

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerotic disease of the arteries is a cause of myocardial infarction in more than 90% of cases.

This is due to the deposition of excess cholesterol in the vessel walls in the form of plaques that can ulcerate and calzinirovnie. The outside of the plaque with coating. If its integrity is violated for any reason, then the formation of a blood clot which completely closes the lumen of the artery. The consequence of this is the development of extensive myocardial infarction.