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The ESR (or sedimentation rate) is a marker for acute inflammation. In the case of a myocardial infarction it is typically elevated within 3 days of the infarction and may remain elevated for weeks after. The ESR (or sedimentation rate) is a marker for acute inflammation. In the case of a myocardial infarction it is typically elevated within 3 days of the infarction and may remain elevated for weeks after.
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∙ 14y agoIn an MI, heart muscle dies. When they die, they release enzymes etc. leading to an inflammatory cascade developing, white blood cells being attracted to the area etc. They also release inflammatory proteins that stick to the RBCs, causing them to stick as they fall in the ESR tube and slowing their descent, hence prolonging the ESR time.
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∙ 13y agoESr is an indicator of inflammation somewhere in the system. Miocardial infractions can lead to damage of the heart muscle and as a result the immune system would be activated as a result of the tissue damage so in time it would be reasonable to assume that the ESR would rise until the situation was brought back under control
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What is a heart attack known as?
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI).
Abbreviation for myocardial infarction?
The abbreviation for myocardial infarction is M.I.
What about the initials for myocardial infarction?
Myocardial infarction is often signified using the initials MI.
What is the medical abbreviation meaning heart attack?
MI (myocardial infarction) Acute Myocardial Infarction, or AMI.
Are tissues damaged by myocardial infarction replaced by connective tissue?
Myocardial infarction is more commonly known as a heart attack. Yes, tissues damaged by myocardial infarction are replaced by connective tissue.
What is the condition called when a heart artery is clogged and the heart muscle dies?
Myocardial infarction (heart attack, colloquially speaking).
What is the medical term meaning death of heart muscle tissue?
It is can be called necrocardiomyopathy, cardiac myonecrosis , myocardial infarction, or simply a heart attack.
Dose of isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction?
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What is myocardial infarction?
Myocardial infarction occurs when the blood flow to the myocardium is suddenly reduced or stopped due to constriction or occlusion of coronary arteries leading to myocardial damage.
Is myocardial infarction relieved by nitro?
no
What is the scientific name for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction (often abbreviated MI) is the medical terminology for heart attack. An MI occurs when a blood clot reaches cardiac tissue resulting in death of the affected area. Normally tests for such a condition would include blood tests (e.g. troponin T) and ECG. Occaisionally an echocardiogram might be ordered to establish an ejection fraction.Myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI), is commonly known as a heart attack.Cardiac ArrestYou can call it a 'myocardial infarction' if you want. I'd stick with 'heart attack' because people don't say "huh?".It can also be known as either of the following: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI for short) Or Myocardial infarction (or MI for short).
Why are you extremely thirsty after myocardial infarction?
After an attack (myocardial infarction), the patient is in shock. This causes a fluid shift, thus making the patient thirsty.
