MI

Abbreviation Safety and Compliance

Myocardial infarction (heart attack): heart muscle damaged by blocked blood flow. Suspected heart attack during a draw: stop and activate emergency response.

Sources

• Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
• Heart attack (Medical Encyclopedia; fact-checking only) · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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