<unk>  infarction A<unk>  infarction, also known as a heart attack, often result in the formation of fibrosis. A<unk>  infarction is an ischemic event. An Ischemic event is defined as the restriction of blood flow to the body tissue. Without blood flow to the myocardium, it is deprived of oxygen, causing tissue death and irreversible damage. The damage caused by the<unk>  infarction the later replaced by non- functioning fibrosis. Coronary heart disease Coronary heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is one of the most common causes of<unk>  damage, affecting over three million people in the United States. In coronary heart disease, the coronary arteries narrow due to the buildup of atheroma or fatty deposits on the vessel walls. The atheroma causes the blood flow of the arteries to be restricted. By restricting the blood flow, the tissue is still receiving some oxygen, but not enough to sustain the tissue over time. The accumulation of the fibrotic tissue is much slower in coronary heart disease compared to an infarction because the tissue is still receiving some oxygen. Birth defect repairs Another form of<unk>  results from surgical repairs. Surgical repairs are often necessary for a person born with a congenital defect of the heart. While surgical laparoscopy still leaves<unk> , the trauma seems to be less damaging then naturally occurring<unk> .
Myocardial scarring
Cardiac fibrosis
Myocardial disarray
Ventricular remodeling
Myocardial stunning
Cardiomyocyte proliferation
Hibernating myocardium
Ventricular hypertrophy