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A heart attack or myocardial infarction occurs when blood supply to a part of the heart is blocked. This usually happens when long-standing deposits called plaques in the arteries of the heart rupture triggering the formation of a blood clot. Without blood supply, the heart muscle begins to die. Heart attacks are the most common cause of death in both men and women across the world. Chest pain, sweating, and breathlessness are some of the well known symptoms of a heart attack. Many advances have been made in the prevention and management of heart attacks. Timely intervention can prevent long-term damage to the heart muscles and the ensuing complications
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Diagnosis of heart attacks
ECG is the most important tool in initial evaluation of myocardial infarct. The most specific and sensitive cardiac enzyme is troponin T and. 2D- echo gives more information on left and right ventricular functional status. Coronary angiography is the investigation of choice in the patients with myocardial infarction.
Medications used in heart attack
The main way to prevent progressive damage is to restore blood flow quickly. Antithrombotic agents are initial treatment of choice and need to be given as soon as possible. It reduces the morbidity and mortality rates. Thrombolytic therapy is highly effective if given with in 30 min to 1 hr.
Panic attacks
Panic attacks are sudden, discrete periods of intense anxiety, fear and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms. These episodes are typically abrupt, and usually have triggering factors.
Blood tests for heart disease
Among the blood tests cardiac enzymes are more diagnostic and prognostic value. The Troponin I and T are the cardiac troponins has greater sensitivity and specificity. Patients suspected with myocardial infarct needs serial monitoring of cardiac enzyme levels.
Transient ischemic attack
Transient ischemic attack is also known as mini stroke or warning stroke. It occurs due to changes in the blood supply to a particular area of the brain leading to neurological symptoms which may present for less than 24 hours.
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If you've had one major and one mild heart attack are you more likely to have another and how many people survive three or four?
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Why would someone feel pain in their left arm and jaw when having a heart attack? Are there certain nerves that are the same as heart nerves that go to yuor arm and jaw?
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hi 2 nights ago my boyfriend aged 25 woke up cpmplaining of tension in the abdominal area which was traveling to the heart. this only lasted a few minutes but his heart rate very irregular and he had to take in very strong deep breaths. for around 2 weeks he has been suffering from discomfort in the chest sometimes with pain. why is this? could he have or be having signs of an impending heart attack? im very worried but i think hes too scared...
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Health Tips related to Heart attack
Signals of Heart Attack in female
Shortness of breath, fatigue and pressure in lower chest could signal a heart attack in a female. Acute chest pain maybe absent.
Deep breathing prevent heart attack
Deep breathing exercises for 20 minutes are said to prevent heart attacks.
Contact emergency medical service heart attack
Contact emergency medical service immediately if u suspect a heart attack. Do not wait till u are sure. Acting fast can save your life.
Quit smoking reduce the risk of heart attack
It is never too late to quit smoking. Once you stop smoking, your risk of heart disease is cut by half in only one year.
Diet Tip for Healthy Heart
Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer,heart attack and other chronic diseases.
Drugs related to Heart attack
Sumatriptan
Treatment of acute migraine attacks with or without aura. Photophobia, phonophobia, nausea, and vomiting associated with migraine attacks are also relieved. The drug is intended to relieve migraine, but not to prevent or reduce the number of attacks experienced. Treatment of cluster headaches
Pravastatin
Adjunct to diet for reducing elevated total and LDL cholesterol levels in clients with primary hypercholesterolemia (type IIa and IIb) when the response to a diet with restricted saturated fat and cholesterol has not been effective. Reduce the risk of heart attack and slow progression of coronary atherosclerosis in those with hypercholesterolemia and heart disease. Investigational: To lower cholesterol levels in those with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia in non-insulin-dependent diabetics, hypercholesterolemia secondary to nephrotic syndrome, homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in those not completely devoid of LDL receptors but who have a decreased level of LDL receptor activity
Oral Anticoagulants
Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Prophylaxis and treatment of atrial fibrillation with embolization.
Adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after MI.
To prevent blood clots associated with prosthetic heart valve replacement.
Reduce the risk of death, recurrent MI, and stroke or systemic embolization after MI.
Investigational:
Adjunct to treat small cell carcinoma of the lung with chemotherapy and radiation.
Prophylaxis of recurrent transient ischemic attacks. Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Prophylaxis and treatment of atrial fibrillation with embolization. Adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after MI. To prevent blood clots associated with prosthetic heart valve replacement. Reduce the risk of death, recurrent MI, and stroke or systemic embolization after MI. Investigational: Adjunct to treat small cell carcinoma of the lung with chemotherapy and radiation. Prophylaxis of recurrent transient ischemic attacks.
Simvastatin
Adjunct to diet for the reduction of elevated total and LDL cholesterol levels in types IIa and IIb hypercholesterolemia when the response to diet and other approaches have been inadequate. Prophylaxis of heart attack and decrease in incidence of cardiac death in those with CHD and elevated cholesterol levels. Investigational: Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia in non-insulin-dependent diabetes, hyperlipidemia secondary to the nephrotic syndrome, and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in clients with defective LDL receptors
Adenoplex Forte
Coronary heart disease, Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathies.
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Heart attack patients more likely to survive at 'cath labs'
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The Daily Commercial, Tue, 27 Jul 2010
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Heart attack patients more likely to survive at 'cath labs' MAURA LERNER and JOSEPHINE MARCOTTY Minneapolis Star Tribune If you're having a he ...
Vaishnodevi pilgrim dies of heart attack
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Hindustan Times, Tue, 27 Jul 2010
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A Vaishnodevi pilgrim today died of heart attack at Katra, base camp of the shrine, in Reasi district, police officials said in Jammu.
En-route diagnoses save heart attack victims' lives
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Vancouver Sun, Tue, 27 Jul 2010
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Heart attack victims taken to hospital by ambulance have a higher survival rate because they are now being diagnosed en route.
Vaishnodevi pilgrim dies of heart attack
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Press Trust of India, Tue, 27 Jul 2010
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Jammu, Jul 27 (PTI) A Vaishnodevi pilgrim today died of heart attack at Katra, base camp of the shrine, in Reasi district, police officials said here.
High court's Corbin to return to work after heart attack
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Tue, 27 Jul 2010
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Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Donald Corbin is recovering from emergency bypass surgery after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. He will return to work at the end of summer recess, according to the Supreme Court communications office.
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