Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) ::
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Myocardial Infarction (MI) is the medical term also
known as a heart attack. It is usually caused by a blood
clot, which stops the blood flowing to a part of your
heart muscle. You should call for an ambulance
immediately if you develop severe chest pain. Treatment
with a clot-busting medicine or an emergency procedure
to restore the blood flow through the blocked blood
vessel are usually done as soon as possible. This is to
prevent or minimise any damage to your heart muscle.
Other treatments help to ease the pain and to prevent
complications. Reducing various risk factors can help to
prevent a myocardial infarction.
Causes ::
1. Atherosclerotic plaques
2. Coronary artery vasospasm
3. Left ventricular hypertrophy [LVH]
4. Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis [IHSS]
5. Hypoxia due to carbon monoxide poisoning
6. Acute pulmonary disorders
7. Coronary artery embol
8. Aneurysms of the coronary arteries
9. Increased afterload or inotropic effects
10. Pediatric coronary artery disease