What condition is likely to result from the occlusion of an artery?

Infarction occurs when blood flow to a particular area of the tissue is severely reduced or completely occluded, leading to tissue damage or death. This is typically the result of an obstruction in the blood supply to that area, often due to a blood clot or plaque formation in the arteries. When an artery is occluded, the downstream tissues do not receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients, which are critical for their survival. This lack of perfusion can cause the affected tissue to become ischemic and ultimately necrotic, resulting in an infarct.

Infarctions can occur in various organs, with myocardial infarction being a common example, where the heart muscle becomes damaged due to a blocked coronary artery. This highlights the critical relationship between arterial blood supply and tissue viability.