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Heart attack

Date: July 2001

Definition:

The death of a portion of the heart muscle as a result of inadequate blood supply as evidenced by new electrocardiographic changes and by elevation of cardiac enzymes. The evidence must be consistent with the diagnosis of heart attack.

No change since June 2000

 

Date: March 2001

Definition:

The death of a portion of the heart muscle as a result of inadequate blood supply as evidenced by new electrocardiographic changes and by elevation of cardiac enzymes. The evidence must be consistent with the diagnosis of heart attack.

No change since June 2000

 

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