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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) The term 'Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)' as it applies to the area of hospitals can be defined as 'An acute myocardial infarction (AMI), also called a heart attack, happens when one of the heart’s arteries becomes blocked and the supply of blood and oxygen to part of the heart muscle is slowed or stopped. When the heart muscle doesn't get the oxygen and nutrients it needs, the affected heart tissue may die'. Previous 5 Terms: Acute acute angle Acute Care Hospital Acute exposure Acute Illness Next 5 Terms: Acute toxicity Acute toxicity ACWA ACYC AD About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.