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Myocardial Repair

Meaning

Myocardial repair refers to the natural, physiological processes initiated by the body to restore the structure and function of heart muscle tissue following an injury, most commonly a myocardial infarction or heart attack. This intricate process involves clearing damaged cells, managing inflammation, and ultimately forming a scar tissue to maintain structural integrity. The goal of repair is to prevent ventricular remodeling and preserve the heart’s overall pumping efficiency. Hormonal balance, particularly the influence of growth factors and sex steroids, plays a significant modulatory role in the quality and extent of this healing.