1. relating to or affecting the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in cardiology and medical contexts

Examples

• The patient suffered a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack.
• Myocardial damage can result from prolonged high blood pressure.
• The doctor ordered tests to assess myocardial function after the patient's chest pain.
• Myocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced.
• Regular exercise helps prevent myocardial disease.
• The cardiologist detected myocardial scarring on the imaging study.