Spectrum of Responses to Myocardial Ischemia
This infographic breaks down the different responses of the heart muscle to myocardial ischemia, from early reversible states to irreversible damage. The spectrum begins with acute ischemia, which, if prolonged and severe, can lead to myocardial necrosis (non-viable tissue, forming a scar). Necrosis is marked by calcium overload and oxygen…