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HIV/AIDS Glossary

Myocardial Infarction

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A heart attack. Heart attacks occur when blood flow to the heart is reduced or interrupted, causing damage or death to the heart muscle (myocardium). Use of some antiretroviral (ARV) drugs may increase the risk for a myocardial infarction.

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