Myocardial infarction
Myocardial Infarction (MI) A myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, is caused by a reduction or cessation of blood flow towards a section of the heart muscle, leading to muscular damage.[1] This is usually a result of prolonged cardiac ischemia[2] due to a blockage in one of the coronary arteries.
To reduce the likelihood of this happening, a patient can undergo coronary angioplasty[3], which is when a balloon or stent is inserted into the artery to widen or clear a blocked coronary artery and restore the blood flow to its original rate.
Common symptoms of MI:
- Dizziness
- Nausea & vomiting
- Chest pain (tightness)
- Pain in left/both arms (pins and needles feeling)
- Pain in stomach, back and jaw
- Wheezing/shortness of breath
- Sweating[4]
References
- ↑ https://www.webmd.boots.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-heart-attacks
- ↑ . The role of cardiac mechanics in diagnosis and treatment of myocardial ischemia and infarctionfckLRHolmes, J.W. Journal of Biomechanics, 2006, Vol.39, pp.S291-S291[Peer Reviewed Journal]
- ↑ Primary angioplasty in acute myocardial infarctionfckLRJames E Tcheng; SpringerLink (Online service) c2009 2nd ed
- ↑ https://www.webmd.boots.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-heart-attacks