ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is a life-threatening
condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is abruptly cut off,
causing tissue damage.
This is usually the result of a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries. A
blockage can develop due to a buildup of plaque, a substance mostly made of
fat, cholesterol, and cellular waste products or due to a sudden blood clot that
forms on the blockage.
symptoms
While the classic symptoms of a heart attack are chest pain and shortness of
breath, the symptoms can be quite varied. The most common symptoms of a
heart attack include:
• pressure or tightness in the chest
• pain in the chest, back, jaw, and other areas of the upper body that lasts
more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back
• shortness of breath
• sweating
• nausea
• vomiting
• anxiety
• feeling like you’re going to faint
• a fast heart rate
• sense of impending doom
It’s important to note that not all people who have heart attacks experience the
same symptoms or the same severity of symptoms.
, Chest pain is the most commonly reported symptom among both women and
men. However, women are a bit more likely than men to have more of the
“atypical” symptoms, such as:
• shortness of breath
• jaw pain
• upper back pain
• lightheadedness
• nausea
• vomiting
causes
Your heart is the main organ in your cardiovascular system, which also includes
different types of blood vessels. Some of the most important vessels are
the arteries. They take oxygen-rich blood to your body and all of your organs.
The coronary arteries take oxygen-rich blood specifically to your heart muscle.
When these arteries become blocked or narrowed due to a buildup of plaque, the
blood flow to your heart can decrease significantly or stop completely. This can
cause a heart attack.
risk factors
• Diet.A major trigger for heart problems can be the fat content of food.
People who eat a lot of processed and fried foods, as well as some meat
and dairy foods that contain unhealthy saturated and trans saturated fats,
are at a higher risk for heart disease. Obesity can increase this risk.
• High blood pressure. This can damage your arteries and accelerate the
buildup of plaque.
Acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is a life-threatening
condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is abruptly cut off,
causing tissue damage.
This is usually the result of a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries. A
blockage can develop due to a buildup of plaque, a substance mostly made of
fat, cholesterol, and cellular waste products or due to a sudden blood clot that
forms on the blockage.
symptoms
While the classic symptoms of a heart attack are chest pain and shortness of
breath, the symptoms can be quite varied. The most common symptoms of a
heart attack include:
• pressure or tightness in the chest
• pain in the chest, back, jaw, and other areas of the upper body that lasts
more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back
• shortness of breath
• sweating
• nausea
• vomiting
• anxiety
• feeling like you’re going to faint
• a fast heart rate
• sense of impending doom
It’s important to note that not all people who have heart attacks experience the
same symptoms or the same severity of symptoms.
, Chest pain is the most commonly reported symptom among both women and
men. However, women are a bit more likely than men to have more of the
“atypical” symptoms, such as:
• shortness of breath
• jaw pain
• upper back pain
• lightheadedness
• nausea
• vomiting
causes
Your heart is the main organ in your cardiovascular system, which also includes
different types of blood vessels. Some of the most important vessels are
the arteries. They take oxygen-rich blood to your body and all of your organs.
The coronary arteries take oxygen-rich blood specifically to your heart muscle.
When these arteries become blocked or narrowed due to a buildup of plaque, the
blood flow to your heart can decrease significantly or stop completely. This can
cause a heart attack.
risk factors
• Diet.A major trigger for heart problems can be the fat content of food.
People who eat a lot of processed and fried foods, as well as some meat
and dairy foods that contain unhealthy saturated and trans saturated fats,
are at a higher risk for heart disease. Obesity can increase this risk.
• High blood pressure. This can damage your arteries and accelerate the
buildup of plaque.
