Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask you to describe your chest pain and any other symptoms. Ideally, a family member or close friend should accompany you when you go for medical treatment. This person can help to provide your doctor with valuable information about your symptoms and medical history if you are unable to do so. It is also important to give your doctor a list of the names and dosages of the prescription and nonprescription medications that you are taking. If you don't have a list...
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From Our Sources
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The heart is the human body's hardest working organ. Throughout life it continuously pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients through a... Read more »
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAbraham NS, Hlatky MA, Antman EM, Bhatt DL, Bjorkman DJ, Clark CB, et al. ACCF/ACG/AHA 2010 Expert Consensus Document on the concomitant... Read more »
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Rehabilitation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.nhlbi.nih.gov -- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutewww.acc.org -- American College of Cardiologywww.americanheart.org -- American Heart... Read more »
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Rehabilitation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Heart Attack SymptomsCommon signs and symptom of heart attack include:Chest pain or discomfort (angina), which can feel like pressure, squeezing,... Read more »
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