MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION Flashcards
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is used synonymously with coronary occlusion andheart attack, yet is the most preferred term asmyocardial ischemiacausesacute coronary syndrome(ACS) that can result in myocardialdeath.
myocardial infarction
an area of themyocardiumis permanently destroyed becauseplaque ruptureand subsequentthrombusformationresult in complete occlusion of the artery.
Myocardial infarction
This is the sudden constriction or narrowing of the coronary artery.
Vasospasm
cardinal symptom of MI
chest pain
is used for MI to reducepainandanxiety.
morphine
occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced or blocked.
MI
Common heart attack symptoms include:
Chest pain that may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching
Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes the upper belly
Cold sweat
Fatigue
Heartburn or indigestion
Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness
Nausea
Shortness of breath
An acute complete blockageof a medium or large heart artery usually means you’ve had an
ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
A partial blockageoften means you’ve had a __ elevation myocardial infarction
non-ST
This medication widens the blood vessels. It helps improve blood flow to the heart. __ is used to treat sudden chest pain (angina). It’s given as a pill under the tongue, as a pill to swallow or as an injection.
Nitroglycerin
creates a new path for blood to flow to the heart. A healthy blood vessel from another part of the body is used to redirect blood around a blocked area of an artery. Usually the blood vessel is taken from an artery in the chest, called the internal mammary artery. Sometimes it’s taken from a leg vein, called the saphenus vein.
Coronary artery bypass surgery
is a personalized exercise and education program that teaches ways to improve heart health after heart surgery. It focuses on exercise, a heart-healthy diet, stress management and a gradual return to usual activities.
CARDIAC REHABILITATION
