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myocardial infarction: see under infarction myocardial infarction or heart attack is usually caused by a blockage in one of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. The blockage typically occurs when a blood clot (see thrombosis ) lodges in an area already narrowed by arteriosclerosis ; other ..... Click the link for more information. . heart attackor myocardial infarctionDeath of a section of heart muscle when its blood supply is cut off, usually by a blood clot in a coronary artery narrowed by atherosclerosis. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, cigarette smoking, and coronary heart disease increase the risk. Symptoms include severe chest pain, often radiating to the left arm, and shortness of breath. Up to 20% of victims die before reaching the hospital. Diagnosis is done by electrocardiography and by analysis for enzymes in the blood. Treatment aims to limit the area of tissue death (infarct) and prevent and treat complications. Thrombolytic (clot-dissolving) drugs may be administered. Beta-blockers alleviate pain and slow the heart rate. Angioplasty or coronary bypass restores blood flow to heart muscle. Follow-up may include drugs, exercise programs, and counseling on diet and lifestyle changes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| BACKGROUND Differentiating occlusion of the circumflex branch of the left coronary artery (also called the circumflex artery) from occlusion of the right coronary artery is often difficult because either may be associated with a pattern of acute inferior myocardial infarction on the electrocardiogram. The National Heart Foundation of Australia (NHFA) will partner with nurses to develop and implement strategies that aim to raise awareness of the warning signs of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and the benefits of early, appropriate action in this life threatening situation. The impact of concomitant use of vardenafil and alpha-blockers on cardiovascular safety was assessed by a descriptive subgroup analysis, with particular attention paid to cardiac safety parameters, particularly to incidence rates of dizziness, hypotension, syncope, stroke, and myocardial infarction. |
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