Herzinfarkt

heart attack

noun HERTS-in-farkt Rare

Also means

myocardial infarction

Usage Note

Herzinfarkt refers specifically to a myocardial infarction caused by blocked coronary blood flow. Distinct from Herzstillstand (cardiac arrest); a patient can survive a Herzinfarkt with prompt treatment.

Examples

"Nach dem Herzinfarkt musste er sechs Wochen lang im Krankenhaus bleiben."

Natural Translation

After the heart attack, he had to stay in hospital for six weeks.

Literal Translation

After the heart attack he had to six weeks long in the hospital stay.

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