According to the book of Exodus, it was treatment like this that caused Moses to kill an Egyptian and run away from Egypt. 15th Century B.C. Egyptian tomb fresco This fresco, or wall painting, is from a 15th century B.C. tomb in Egypt.
The most common sites of myocardial infarction are in the left ventricle, that chamber of the heart which has the greatest workload. Tissue changes that occur in the myocardium are related to the extent to which the cells have been deprived of oxygen.
Myocardial infarction is usually caused by a blockage of your coronary arteries that usually results from the accumulation of plaque (deposits of fat-like substances). This is a process that is known as atherosclerosis. This plaque can eventually burst, rupture or tear. This creates a âsnagâ where a blood clot forms.