Explain why part of the myocardium is nonfunctionalfollowing myocardial infarction.

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Explain why part of the myocardium is nonfunctional
following myocardial infarction.

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The heart supplies blood to different parts of the body. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells and brings back carbon dioxide and waste. Oxygen and nutrients are required to obtain energy and the growth of the cell. 

Coronary circulation is the circulation that supplies blood to the parts of the heart. The coronary artery carries oxygenated blood to the heart and coronary veins bring back the deoxygenated blood. 

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