Infarct

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An infarct is tissue that died due to a compromised blood supply. The vascular compromise can be either arterial or venous.

Pathologic classification

  • Red (hemorrhagic).
  • White (non-hemorrhagic).

Location

A misnomer

Some things in medicine are misnamed. Maternal floor infarct is one of many examples.

See also