Symptoms of myocardial infarction

Written by Li Hai Wen
Cardiology
Updated on September 29, 2024
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Myocardial infarction is a relatively common disease in daily life, and it also poses a serious threat to people's health and safety. The symptoms of a myocardial infarction mainly include the following aspects: First, severe chest pain, which is often the most common symptom of myocardial infarction, typically feels like a crushing sensation or is accompanied by a feeling of impending doom. Second, symptoms of heart failure, which, when myocardial infarction is complicated by heart failure, often manifest as difficulty breathing and profuse sweating. Third, symptoms of arrhythmia, which, when myocardial infarction is complicated by arrhythmia, often presents with symptoms like palpitations and dizziness.

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How is myocardial infarction treated?

Myocardial infarction is a relatively common critical illness in our daily lives. Many patients often delay their condition severely due to untimely treatment, which becomes an important cause of disability and death. So how should myocardial infarction be treated? It should be treated from the following two aspects: First, acute myocardial infarction. For acute myocardial infarction, it is necessary to promptly open the occluded blood vessels, restore cardiac perfusion, and save viable myocardium. This can be achieved through emergency interventional treatment or thrombolytic therapy. Second, old myocardial infarction. At this time, treatment mainly involves taking oral aspirin and statins to stabilize the disease and prevent the condition from worsening or deteriorating. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Symptoms and warning signs of myocardial infarction

Patients with myocardial infarction often have some precursor symptoms before the onset of a heart attack, including chest tightness, palpitations, irritability, fatigue, and episodes of angina, among which the angina episodes are most characteristic. This angina can manifest as the first occurrence of angina, or as a worsening of previously experienced angina symptoms. It is characterized by more intense chest pain, longer duration, and often occurs without clear triggers. Nitroglycerin taken sublingually does not fully relieve it. These symptoms should be taken seriously, and it is important to promptly visit the cardiology department of a hospital. Through inpatient treatment, the condition can be stabilized, and many patients can avoid an acute myocardial infarction.

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Heart attack is what disease

Myocardial infarction is a serious heart condition caused by the formation of atherosclerotic thrombosis in the coronary arteries, blocking the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle and leading to myocardial necrosis. Timely rescue treatment is necessary, and without effective treatment, it can lead to serious complications. Common complications include heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and arrhythmias, which can be life-threatening. Therefore, after a myocardial infarction occurs, it is essential to immediately go to the hospital for rescue treatment, using effective medications to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, dilate the coronary arteries, and improve myocardial blood supply, among other treatment methods.

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What department should I go to for a myocardial infarction?

Myocardial infarction is a severe and urgent medical condition. When myocardial infarction occurs, it is imperative to call emergency services (dial 120) and transport the patient to the emergency department of a standard hospital for urgent medical treatment. If acute myocardial infarction is not effectively treated, it can lead to serious complications and, in severe cases, death. Therefore, rescue treatment must be carried out. After routine examinations in a standard hospital, effective measures should be taken to alleviate the patient's pain and save their life. During the recovery phase of acute myocardial infarction, it is standard to adjust medications at the department of cardiology, using drugs that activate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, dilate coronary arteries, nourish the myocardium, improve myocardial blood supply, and prevent the recurrence of myocardial infarction. (This answer is for reference only. Please seek guidance from a professional physician before using any medication, and do not self-medicate.)

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How to maintain health after a myocardial infarction?

Myocardial infarction refers to the occurrence of ischemia and hypoxia in cardiac muscle cells, leading to necrosis of these cells. It is a very serious condition of the heart. Patients with myocardial infarction should pay attention to lifestyle adjustments, such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, adopting a low-salt and low-fat diet, eating less or avoiding fatty meat and animal offal, and avoiding staying up late, emotional excitement, fatigue, etc. It is also important to control high-risk factors of myocardial infarction, for example, patients with hypertension should control their blood pressure, those with diabetes should manage their blood sugar, and patients with high blood lipids should control their blood lipid levels and ensure they meet standard levels, etc., follow doctor’s advice, take medications on time, and have regular check-ups, etc.