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    Infarto (en. Heart attack)

    /in'farto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The necrosis of a tissue due to lack of blood supply.
    Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
    El infarto de miocardio es una de las principales causas de muerte en el mundo.
    A serious medical episode related to heart problems.
    After suffering a heart attack, it is essential to follow appropriate treatment.
    Después de sufrir un infarto, es esencial seguir un tratamiento adecuado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'infartus', which means 'stuffed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cerebral infarction
    Infarction that affects blood flow to the brain.
    infarto cerebral
    to suffer a heart attack
    To experience a heart attack.
    sufrir un infarto
    heart attack patient
    A person who has suffered a heart attack.
    paciente infartado

    Related Words

    ischemia
    Condition that occurs due to decreased blood flow to an organ.
    isquemia
    atherosclerosis
    Disease of the arteries that causes heart attacks.
    aterosclerosis

    Slang Meanings

    heart attack
    It is said that someone has had an 'infarto' when they get very scared.
    Se dice que se le ha dado un 'infarto' cuando alguien se asusta mucho.
    Stopping the heart from fear or surprise
    That scare gave him a surprise heart attack.
    Ese susto le dio un infarto de sorpresa.