👉 Infarction is a medical condition in which blood vessels become blocked or damaged, leading to the buildup of plaque and other substances that can cause inflammation and tissue damage. The exact causes of an infarction are not fully understood but are typically thought to be related to factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, poor diet, diabetes, obesity, genetic factors, and certain infections. Infarctions can occur in a variety of organs and tissues, including the heart, brain, liver, kidney,
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