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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.
Prevention of Migraine attacks
Migraine is a neurological syndrome characterized by altered bodily perceptions, headaches, and nausea more common to women than men. Migraine is a very painful type of headache with throbbing or pulsating pain in one area of brain caused by a combination of enlargement of blood vessels and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that surround the blood vessels and is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
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.
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.
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.