Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction (MI)

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Heart Attack Or Myocardial Infarction (MI)
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• Heart attack or Myocardial Infarction (MI) is
  another form of presentation.

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• While angina is almost completely reversible, MI
  threatens permanent myocardial damage.

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• This happens when there is sudden complete
  occlusion in the coronary arteries.

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• Usually this occlusion occurs at pre-existing
  stenotic lesions. The common cause is a plaque
  rupture (separation of the atheromatous plaque
  and clot formation underneath).

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• The myocardium supplied by the particular
  coronary artery is under threat of permanent
  damage.

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• The pain of MI is more severe and lasts longer.
  Patient may vomit and sweat. It is often
  described as a feeling of Impending death.

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This condition is severe and can be fatal at
times. It calls for urgent attention. Patient
needs urgent hospitalisation and treatment.
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