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Why is a MI (heart attack) life threatening?

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Answer:An MI is life threatening due to the fact that the blood flow to the heart muscle is abruptly cut off, causing tissue damage.

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Because it can cause cardiogenic shock

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Myocardial infarction can lead to cardiogenic shock during which hypotension is present from low cardiac output.

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