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Why there's jaw pain in acute myocardial infarction?
The pain of angina pectoris and myocardial infarction is sometimes referred to the head and neck region. The mechanism for this effect remains obscure. A case is presented here that reports that electrical stimulation of a cardiac branch of the left vagus nerve in humans can cause referred craniofacial pain. This leads to the hypothesis that the vagus nerve plays a role in mediating this pain.
How is ESR affected by myocardial infarction?
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.
Can vitamins cause vomiting?
I think it can, if i take vitamins (especially on an empty stomach) it causes vomiting, this is also the case if they are not coated.
How much fat people can hold in their stomach without blowing up?
People don't explode because of fat... unless by "blow up" you mean kill themselves via atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries causing a myocardial infarction. In that case, a lifetime of being obese should do it.
What is a heart attack?
A myocardial infarction, commonly referred to as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply to the heart is cut off. This is usually the result of plaques in the arteries, that form blood clots if they rupture.
What does the medical abbreviation STEMI mean?
STEMI stands for ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. The ST in this case doesn't stand for anything; it refers to the part of the EKG tracing that is higher than usual (elevated). Patients with STEMI may benefit from treatment to restore flow to the heart muscle.
Can you donate blood if you have coronary microvascular disease?
The medical director for each blood collection facility determines the eligibility of potential volunteer blood donors with history of cardiovascular disease. Most will defer a donor if they are on cardiac medications and/or have a history of angina or myocardial infarction. Please contact your local center and review your case with the physician.
What takes place as a result of a myocardial infarction?
Acute myocardial infarction refers to two subtypes of acute coronary syndrome, namely non-ST-elevated myocardial infarction and ST-elevated myocardial infarction, which are most frequently (but not always) a manifestation of coronary artery disease. The most common triggering event is the disruption of an atherosclerotic plaque in an epicardial coronary artery, which leads to a clotting cascade, sometimes resulting in total occlusion of the artery. Atherosclerosis is the gradual buildup of cholesterol and fibrous tissue in plaques in the wall of arteries (in this case, the coronary arteries), typically over decades. Blood stream column irregularities visible on angiography reflect artery lumen narrowing as a result of decades of advancing atherosclerosis. Plaques can become unstable, rupture, and additionally promote a thrombus (blood clot) that occludes the artery; this can occur in minutes. When a severe enough plaque rupture occurs in the coronary vasculature, it leads to myocardial infarction (necrosis of downstream myocardium). If impaired blood flow to the heart lasts long enough, it triggers a process called the ischemic cascade; the heart cells die (chiefly through necrosis) and do not grow back. A collagen scar forms in its place. Recent studies indicate that another form of cell death called apoptosis also plays a role in the process of tissue damage subsequent to myocardial infarction.[33] As a result, the patient's heart will be permanently damaged. This scar tissue also puts the patient at risk for potentially life threatening arrhythmias, and may result in the formation of a ventricular aneurysm that can rupture with catastrophic consequences. Injured heart tissue conducts electrical impulses more slowly than normal heart tissue. The difference in conduction velocity between injured and uninjured tissue can trigger re-entry or a feedback loop that is believed to be the cause of many lethal arrhythmias. The most serious of these arrhythmias is ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib/VF), an extremely fast and chaotic heart rhythm that is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death. Another life threatening arrhythmia is ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach/VT), which may or may not cause sudden cardiac death. However, ventricular tachycardia usually results in rapid heart rates that prevent the heart from pumping blood effectively. Cardiac output and blood pressure may fall to dangerous levels, which can lead to further coronary ischemia and extension of the infarct. The cardiac defibrillator is a device that was specifically designed to terminate these potentially fatal arrhythmias. The device works by delivering an electrical shock to the patient in order to depolarize a critical mass of the heart muscle, in effect "rebooting" the heart. This therapy is time dependent, and the odds of successful defibrillation decline rapidly after the onset of cardiopulmonary arrest.
How do you medicate people who are wounded usingf a first aid kit?
First aid is not about medication. In the case of a wound, the idea is to immobilize the wounded organ in case of suspected broken bones, disinfect if it is an open wound and then get the wounded person to a proper medical facility in the quickest and safest way. A real first aid kit should not contain medication (unless it is aspirin which is used only for suspected myocardial infarction (heart attack).
How does it feel like when vomiting biles?
If a person is vomiting bile, they will not be feeling at all well. The reason for vomiting bile could be because of a recent meal, that was not fully digested before vomiting. The person might be allergic to the food and this caused the vomiting along with the digestive enzymes and juices called bile. If a person has had a recent gallbladder surgery, this too could cause bile vomiting. In either case the individual will not enjoy the sensation and may feel slightly light headed after completion.
Can you donate blood while taking Ramipril?
If taken for hypertension, and BP is within acceptable limits, then potential donors taking Ramipril are eligible for volunteer blood donation. If taken for heart failure or with a history of cardiac ischemia w/wo myocardial infarction, then the donor would be deferred. Please contact the medical director of your local blood collection facility and review your case.
What is the more common name for the medical word emesis?
Vomiting. This is when you regergitate your food. Sometimes nausea is also involved and it's possible to be nauseated without vomiting. This is a very common thing and many things can cause it but if your case is severe you may want to see a doctor.
