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dying of part of heart muscle due to blockage of artery (caused by atherosclerosis and blood clots) that supply this part of the muscle .it is characterized by severe central chest pain radiate to the neck and arm ,pallor ,breathlessness and sweating
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Myocardial infarctions result from?
Myocardial Infarctions, or heart attacks, can be caused by obesity. A fatty diet or lack of regular exercise can lead to a higher chance of a myocardial infarction.
Are Myocardial infarctions considered acute for 0 10 weeks?
no
Are Myocardial infarctions considered acute for 0-10 weeks?
no
Which form of arteriosclerosis is responsible for most myocardial and cerebral infarctions?
Artherosclerosis
What is troponin testing?
Troponin testing is done to diagnose heart attacks (myocardial infarctions).
What else are heart attacks called?
Heart attacks also are called myocardial infarctions (MIs).
Which disorders are associated with the cardiovascular system?
Myocardial infarctions, Embalisms, some cancers, the list goes on and on.
What is troponin T used for?
Both troponin T and I are cardiac markers used to diagnose myocardial infarctions.
What are possible treatments for myocardial infarctions?
Aspirin Heparin Thrombolytics (tPA) beta blockers nitrates morphine oxygen
Does stroke cause more cardiovascular deaths?
Heart attacks (myocardial infarctions) are the number one cause of cardiovascular deaths. Strokes (cerebrovascular accidents) are second.
What would happen if your coronary artery was clogged?
a completely clogged coronary artery is one the things that causes heart attacks (myocardial infarctions)
What vessels are damaged during a heart attack?
Heart attacks or myocardial infarctions are caused by blockages of the coronary arteries or the blood vessels that provide the blood supply to the heart muscle itself.
