An infarction is an internal blockage of a major artery, either from a clot or arterial plaque, which prevents blood from flowing to the affected part. The result of an infarction in the coronary artery is a heart attack. The result of an infarction in the carotid artery is a stroke. However, infarctions can affect any artery in the body. The standard treatment for an infarction is blood thinners.
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