infarction, death of tissue resulting from a failure of blood supply, commonly due to obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot or narrowing of the blood-vessel channel.

What are Myospasms?

Myospasm. Myospasm is an infrequent CNS mediated acute muscle disorder characterized by brief, involuntary tonic contraction. The etiology of myospasm is unknown but thought to be related to deep pain input, muscle fatigue, and electrolyte imbalances.

What is Angiostenosis?

[ ăn′jē-ō-stə-nō′sĭs ] n. The narrowing of one or more blood vessels.

What is Angiocarditis?

[ ăn′jē-ō-kär-dī′tĭs ] n. Inflammation of the heart and the blood vessels.

Is there a difference between infraction and infarction?

An infarction is a blockage or obstruction. Infraction simply means ‘breaking. (Etymologically, it is derived from the same root as the verb ‘to infringe’.)

What is meant by infraction?

An infraction is usually the breaking of a law, rule, or agreement. So a nation charged with an infraction of an international treaty will usually have to pay a penalty. In Federal law, an infraction is even smaller than a misdemeanor, and the only penalty is a fine.

Can a bulging disc cause back spasms?

Sometimes a herniated disc can rupture, causing even more pain. This can feel like a muscle spasm. A ruptured or herniated disc can make it difficult for a person to exercise or move. Over time, this can cause muscle weakness that leads to back spasms.

What causes spasm?

Muscle pain, fatigue, and overuse are the most common causes of muscle spasms. Other causes include stress or anxiety, which can lead to muscle twitches in the face. Trapped nerves can result in spasms in the back.

What is Cardiovalvulitis?

[ kär′dē-ō-văl′vyə-lī′tĭs ] n. Inflammation of the heart valves.

What causes Angiostenosis?

The development of this disease is caused by risk factors such as unhealthy lifestyle, high cholesterol , smoking , high blood pressure, diabetes .

What does Cardiocentesis mean?

surgical puncture of the heart
Cardiovascular – means pertaining to the heart and vessels. Cardiocentesis – surgical puncture of the heart.