“What is the difference between a heart attack and a myocardial infarction?”

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“What is the difference between a heart attack and a myocardial infarction?”

I am a 38 year old male. I want to know what is the difference between a heart attack and a myocardial infarction?

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**Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah** Vascular Surgeon Amarillo, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah Vascular Surgeon Amarillo, TX

They are essentially the same. Myocardial infarction means damage to the heart muscle which is the same as heart attack.

**Dr. Lateef Olakunle Giwa** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Rosedale, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Lateef Olakunle Giwa Cardiothoracic Surgeon Rosedale, NY

Same thing. Heart attack is a layman's language; Myocardial infarction is medical terminology.

**Francisco Arabia** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Phoenix, AZ · Accepted Answer

Francisco Arabia Cardiothoracic Surgeon Phoenix, AZ

Same thing.