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Health Encyclopedia: Heart Attack
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when an area of heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area.
Alternative Names
Myocardial infarction; MI; Acute MI
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Most heart attacks are caused by a clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries (the blood vessels that bring blood and oxygen to the heart muscle). The clot usually forms in a coronary arter...
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Expert & Community Posts
Heart Protecting Effects of Coenzyme Q10
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...against, its use.#5 Protective effects following a heart attack Preliminary studies have... Read more »
Statins for everyone?
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...the Lancet, found that statin drugs cut the risk of heart attacks, strokes and the need for... Read more »
Snoring linked to increased cardiovascular risk
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...loud snorers had a:34% increased risk of having a heart attack.67% greater chance of suffering a... Read more »
Metformin and the risk of lactic acidosis
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...author asked: "Can a patient use metformin after a heart attack (after 12 years of using... Read more »
Top Rheumatoid Arthritis Stories of 2008
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...the blood. Another Continuing Hot Topic- RA and Heart attack risks There have been a... Read more »
Health Guide
Takayasu arteritis
...chest cavity ( pleuritis ) or the sac-like covering of the heart ( pericarditis ), or due to heart attack ( myocardial infarction ). The survival rate is better for adults than for... Read more »Treatment for Heart Attacks
...TreatmentTreatment options will depend on whether the patient has angina, acute coronary syndrome, or a full-blown heart attack.Patients who are diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) may be... Read more »Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
...the symptoms of CHF. The most common causes are: Coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction (heart attack).Cardiomyopathy (diseased heart muscle).Hypertension (high blood pressure).Heart... Read more »Stroke: References
ReferencesBates B, Choi JY, Duncan PW, Glasberg JJ, Graham GD, Katz RC, et al. Veterans affairs/department of defense clinical practice guideline for the management of adult stroke rehabilitation... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Diagnosis
...This is usually sufficient information to diagnose PAD. The lower the index the greater the risk for heart attack, stroke, or other serious circulatory or heart events. (In patients with diabetes,... Read more »
Medications
...(klo-PIDD-oh-grell)Uses Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in... Read more »
...to treat congestive heart failure following a heart attack. How To Use Take this... Read more »
...blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. ... Read more »
...pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of... Read more »
...Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. This... Read more »
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Risk of Death Greatest 30 Days After Heart Attack
November 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The moments after a heart attack are crucial to patient survival, but the life and death battle isn't over for those who live... Read summary »
Heart Attack Treatment Favors Men
December 16, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although heart attack kills an equal number of men and women... Read summary »
Flavonoids Help Heart Health
March 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating foods rich in flavonoids -- such as fruits and vegetables -- can help you have a strong, healthy heart. New research... Read summary »
Snoring Linked to Childhood
September 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your childhood environment may determine whether you will snore when you are an adult. A new report from Sweden shows childhood... Read summary »
Aspirin and Diabetic Cardio Risk
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin has been recommended as a primary prevention strategy for patients with an increased cardiovascular risk, but... Read summary »
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