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Myocardial Infarction as a Consequence of Mitochondrial Dysfunction.

Pranay Wal¹, Namra Aziz¹, Yash Kumar Singh¹

¹PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), Bhauti, Kanpur, UP-209305, India.

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Mitochondria play a crucial role in heart cell energy production. Mitochondrial dysfunction, driven by oxidative stress, contributes to heart muscle damage during myocardial infarction (MI).

Keywords:

Myocardial Infarction (MI)calcium overload cell damage mitochondrial dysfunction oxidative stress apoptosis.reactive oxygen species

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Background:

Acute myocardial infarction (MI) involves heart muscle cell death due to lack of blood flow and oxygen.
Cardiac cells rely heavily on mitochondria for energy production through oxidative metabolism (approx. 90%).
Mitochondria are key regulators of cell fate under stress conditions.

Conclusions:

Mitochondrial health is vital for maintaining cardiac function.
Oxidative stress and subsequent mitochondrial dysfunction are significant contributors to myocardial infarction pathophysiology.
Understanding these mechanisms can inform therapeutic strategies for heart conditions.