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myocardial infarction


myocardial infarction

n. See heart attack.

myocardial infarction

n (Pathology) destruction of an area of heart muscle as the result of occlusion of a coronary artery. Compare coronary thrombosis

heart′ attack`


n. 1. any sudden insufficiency of oxygen supply to the heart that results in heart muscle damage; myocardial infarction. 2. any sudden disruption of heart function.

myocardial infarction

Commonly called heart attack, a condition in which obstruction of blood flowing to the heart muscle results in tissue death. It is most often caused by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries.
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Noun1.myocardial infarction - destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart musclemyocardial infarction - destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscleMI, myocardial infarctheart attack - a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart functioninfarct, infarction - localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
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myocardial infarction


myocardial infarction:

see under infarctioninfarction,
blockage of blood circulation to a localized area or organ of the body resulting in tissue death. Infarctions commonly occur in the spleen, kidney, lungs, brain, and heart.
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Myocardial Infarction

 

a form of necrosis of the heart muscle caused by an acute insufficiency of blood flow through the coronary arteries nourishing the heart tissues. The coronary insufficiency may be caused either by a sudden interruption of the blood flow through a coronary artery or by a disparity between the oxygen demand of the myocardium and the capacity of the coronary arteries to satisfy it. The anatomical basis of myocardial infarction is in 98 percent of the cases atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. A sudden acute interruption of coronary circulation resulting in myocardial infarction may follow (1) the narrowing (stenosis) of a coronary artery from pronounced atherosclerosis or the formation of a large atherosclerotic plaque, (2) the occlusion of the lumen of the blood vessel by a thrombus, or (3) a sudden increase in the load on the myocardium and the consequently greater need for oxygen. Young persons may suffer myocardial infarction because of neurohumoral disturbances during spasm of the myocardial blood vessels against a background of only moderate atherosclerosis.

Myocardial infarction generally arises after thrombosis of the coronary vessels. A thrombus in a coronary vessel may result from either systemic disorders (decreased amount of anticoagulants, such as heparin and fibrinolysin, in the blood, reduced capability of a compensatory increase in these substances, increased amount of clotting factors) or local changes (development of rough spots on the intima of a blood vessel, disintegration or ulceration of an atherosclerotic plaque, eddies in the blood flow, slowing of the blood flow). Myocardial infarction often follows an increase in the patient’s ordinary activity. The heart needs more oxygen and nutrients because of the increased load. However, coronary arteries altered by atherosclerosis cannot respond with an adequate increase in the blood flow; this results in myocardial ischemia and sometimes in infarction.

Myocardial infarction was first described in 1909 by the Russian scientists V.P. Obraztsov and N.D. Strazhesko. It affects almost exclusively the walls of the left ventricle, posterior or (most often) anterior. Extensive infarctions extend to most of the anterior or posterior wall and, in 10 to 20 percent of the cases, to the interventricular septum. The necrotic tissues are gradually resorbed and a connective-tissue scar develops on the site in six or seven weeks. The wall at the site of an infarction may become thin; if the infarction is extensive, a cardiac aneurysm may form. Myocardial infarction generally occurs in males over 40 years of age. Smoking, diabetes mellitus, overweight, and a sedentary way of life are predisposing factors.

An infarction is manifested most often by a severe attack of angina pectoris—retrosternal pains radiating to the left arm, back, and shoulder blade. These pains usually cannot be relieved by the ordinary vasodilators (Validol, nitroglycerin) or sometimes even by narcotics. In some cases the initial symptom is a choking sensation without other pain. A gastralgic condition, manifested by pain in the upper part of the stomach, has also been noted. An elevated temperature, an increased leukocyte count, and an accelerated ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) after a few days are characteristic. There is a rise in the levels of certain enzymes in the blood (transaminase, aldolases, the first isoenzyme of lactate dehydrogenase). The precise diagnosis is based on the electrocardiogram.

The severity of the course of myocardial infarction is largely determined by the presence of complications, the most serious being cardiogenic shock. In cardiogenic shock blood pressure falls sharply (below 90/60 mm Hg), cold sweats appear, and there is pronounced general weakness. In almost 90 percent of the cases myocardial infarction is complicated by an abnormal heart beat (arrhythmia). The exclusion of the necrotic part of the myocardium from contractile activity may lead to cardiac insufficiency. In some cases this decrease in the contractile capacity of the heart is compensated by the surviving portions of the myocardium; in other cases signs of cardiac insufficiency appear (dyspnea, suffocation, pulmonary congestion, edema, tachycardia). A rare complication is thromboembolism, which is caused by the transport of part of a thrombus from the heart cavity to various vascular regions.

Treatment of myocardial infarction involves early hospitalization, specialized emergency care, and strict bed rest; the administration of anticoagulants and fibrinolytic agents; pain relievers, such as nitrous oxide and neuroleptic agents; electric impulse therapy to control disturbances of rhythm; and cardiac glycosides and diuretics for cardiac insufficiency.

After recovering from a myocardial infarction, the patient must follow a sparing regimen for five to seven months, relaxing this care only gradually. Work involving great physical exertion or emotional stress is thereafter forbidden. Walking, light physical work (in a kitchen garden or flower garden, housework) and exercise therapy are recommended. Four meals a day (not too heavy) that are rich in vitamins and limited in (but not exclusive of) animal fats, meat broths, concentrated coffee, and tea are recommended.

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Chazov, E.I. Trombozy i embolii v klinike vnutrennikh boleznei. Moscow, 1966.
Miasnikov, A.L. Gipertonicheskaia bolezn’ i ateroskleroz. Moscow, 1965.
Shestakov, S.V. Grudnaia zhaba i infarkt miokarda. Moscow, 1962. (Bibliography.)
Voprosy morfologii i patogeneza infarkta. Editor in chief, A.I. Strukov.Moscow, 1959.

E. I. CHAZOV

myocardial infarction


infarction

 [in-fark´ shun] 1. infarct.2. formation of an infarct.cardiac infarction myocardial infarction.cerebral infarction an ischemic condition of the brain, causing a persistent focal neurologic deficit in the area affected.myocardial infarction see myocardial infarction.pulmonary infarction localized necrosis of lung tissue caused by obstruction of the arterial blood supply, most often due to pulmonary embolism. Clinical manifestations range from the subclinical to pleuritic chest pain, dyspnea, hemoptysis, and tachycardia.

myocardial

 [mi″o-kahr´de-al] pertaining to the muscular tissue of the heart (the myocardium).myocardial infarction (MI) death of the cells of an area of the heart muscle (myocardium) as a result of oxygen deprivation, which in turn is caused by obstruction of the blood supply; commonly referred to as a “heart attack.”
The myocardium receives its blood supply from the two large coronary arteries and their branches. Occlusion of one or more of these blood vessels (coronary occlusion) is one of the major causes of myocardial infarction. The occlusion may result from the formation of a clot that develops suddenly when an atheromatous plaque ruptures through the sublayers of a blood vessel, or when the narrow, roughened inner lining of a sclerosed artery leads to complete thrombosis. Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the United States and many other countries. The risk rises rapidly with age, women tending to develop the disease 15 to 20 years later than men.
Other causes of MI may be attributed to a sudden increased unmet need for blood supply to the heart, as in shock, hemorrhage, and severe physical exertion, and to restriction of blood flow through the aorta, as in aortic stenosis.Pathology. The most common sites of myocardial infarction are in the left ventricle, that chamber of the heart which has the greatest workload. Tissue changes that occur in the myocardium are related to the extent to which the cells have been deprived of oxygen. Total deprivation results in an area of infarction, in which the cells die and the tissue becomes necrotic. Necrosis in this area is evident within 5 to 6 hours after the occlusion. In response to this necrosis the body increases its production of leukocytes, which aid in removal of the dead cells. As collateral circulation enlarges, it brings fibroblasts, which form a connective tissue scar within the area of infarction. Usually, the formation of fibrous scar tissue is complete within 2 to 3 months.
Immediately surrounding the area of infarction is a less seriously damaged area of injury. It may deteriorate and thus extend the area of infarction or, with adequate collateral circulation, it may regain its function within 2 to 3 weeks.
The outermost area of damage is the zone of ischemia, which borders the area of injury. The cells in this area are weakened by decreased oxygen supply, but function can return usually within two to three weeks after the onset of occlusion.
All of the pathological changes described above can be identified by electrocardiography. The information thus obtained is used to prescribe the varying degrees of physical activity allowed the patient during convalescence.
Risk Factors. Unavoidable traits that increase a person's chances for coronary artery disease include genetic susceptibility, sex, increasing age, and diabetes mellitus. Factors that can be controlled to some extent in order to ameliorate the risk include hypertension, cigarette smoking, and elevated serum lipids. Almost half of the persons who have suffered heart attacks have a history of one or more of these latter three risk factors. Minimizing or eliminating these avoidable factors can reduce the incidence and severity of ischemic heart disease. Preventive measures are discussed more fully under heart.Symptoms. The most outstanding symptom of acute myocardial infarction is a sudden painful sensation of pressure, often described as a “crushing pain” in the chest, occasionally radiating to the arms, throat, and back, and persisting for hours. Pallor, profuse perspiration, and other signs of shock are present. There may be nausea and vomiting, leading to the mistaken impression that the victim is suffering from acute indigestion. In almost all cases of severe MI the patient is extremely apprehensive and has a sense of impending death.
Severity of symptoms may depend on the size of the artery at the point of occlusion and the amount of myocardial tissue served by the artery. In some instances the artery may be small and the symptoms mild. In other cases the extent of damage is quite large and the attack is fatal.
Within 24 hours of the initial attack there is an elevated temperature and increased white cell count in response to the inflammatory process arising from necrosis of myocardial tissue. Death of the cells also brings about the release of certain enzymes that enter the general circulation. The levels of these enzymes in the blood can be determined by clinical laboratory tests. Within 2 to 4 hours after infarction the level of creatine kinase (CK) is increased; it reaches its peak within 24 hours and subsides to normal level within 48 hours. The level of serum aspartate transaminase (AST) increases rapidly in 4 to 6 hours, reaches its peak in 24 to 48 hours, and returns to normal in five days. In contrast to the rapid rise and decline of these two enzyme levels, lactate dehydrogenase (LD) levels begin to increase the first day after attack and persist at high levels for 10 to 20 days. troponin is another enzyme that is a sensitive marker of myocardial infarction. Tests can be made more specific by measuring the LD1 and CK2 isoenzymes, which are found in the heart. Diagnosis of MI is based on the presenting symptoms and evidence of impaired heart function found by physical examination and electrocardiography and on abnormal serum enzyme levels.
Treatment and Patient Care. Immediate care of acute myocardial infarction is concerned with combatting shock, relieving respiratory difficulty, and preventing further circulatory collapse. The victim should be kept lying down, and all tight clothing should be loosened to relieve dyspnea and promote comfort. Supplemental oxygen should be supplied, and oxygen consumption should be reduced by relieving anxiety and pain and supporting respiration. Without delay, but in a calm manner, the patient is transported to a medical care facility. If the victim shows signs of cardiac arrest, efforts at cardiopulmonary resuscitation are begun immediately.
Medical treatment includes administration of thrombolytic therapy and an analgesic such as morphine sulfate or meperidine (Demerol). On occasion the physician may order atropine sulfate with morphine to counteract serious bradycardia. In almost all cases oxygen is administered for at least the first 24 hours.
Intravenous thrombolytic therapy using activator" >tissue plasminogen activator or streptokinase should be considered for all patients presenting within 12 hours of onset of pain. Maximum potential benefit occurs when these drugs are administered within 4 to 6 hours. Nursing considerations include the early accurate assessment of potential candidates for thrombolytic therapy, prompt administration of medication, and careful monitoring of complications such as arrhythmias, hypotension, allergic reactions, reocclusion, and hemorrhage. Early catheterization and angioplasty with a stent may also be done and may be superior to intravenous thrombolytic therapy.
Rest is essential for repair of damaged myocardial cells, but that does not necessarily mean absolute bed rest. Whether the patient is placed on bed rest or allowed up in a chair depends on symptoms and nursing judgments. During the acute stage some physicians may prefer that the patient rest in a chair at the bedside. The patient is permitted to get out of bed with assistance and sit in the chair until he begins to feel fatigued. The amount of time the patient is allowed to sit up and become more physically active is gradually increased.
Adequate rest can be achieved more easily if mental anxiety is reduced; a restful environment is thought to enhance the ability to rest. The amount of rest needed and the degree of physical activity allowed depends on how extensive the area of infarction is thought to be, whether cardiac arrhythmias and other complications develop, and the response of the patient to increased physical activity. Careful monitoring of the pulse rate and blood pressure before and after each activity can provide information with which to evaluate the patient's tolerance for exercise and self-care activities.
Most patients with a myocardial infarction are cared for in a coronary care unit during the acute stage. It is important that the patient and family be given a brief explanation of the various kinds of monitoring equipment in use and that they be reassured of each staff member's concern for the patient's welfare.
As the patient's status improves he or she is gradually weaned away from intensive care and encouraged to participate more in self-care. For some, this is a traumatic experience and they become very apprehensive about leaving the security of the monitors and the attention of the staff. Cardiac rehabilitation is also an important aspect of care. In some hospitals the transition from coronary care unit to home is made easier by transfer to a “step-down” or intermediate care unit where the patient's response to activities is monitored and instructions are given regarding care for himself or herself after discharge. Information about local coronary clubs, assistance in patient education, and availability of a Cardiac Work Evaluation Unit to determine the patient's readiness to return to work can be obtained by contacting the local unit of the American Heart Association.
Myocardial infarction. From Frazier et al., 2000.

my·o·car·di·al in·farc·tion (MI),

infarction of a segment of heart muscle, usually due to occlusion of a coronary artery. Synonym(s): cardiac infarction, heart attack

MI is the most common cause of death in the U.S. Each year about 800,000 people sustain first heart attacks, with a mortality rate of 30%, and 450,000 people sustain recurrent heart attacks, with a mortality rate of 50%. The most common cause of MI is thrombosis of an atherosclerotic coronary artery. Infarction of a segment of myocardium with a borderline blood supply can also occur because of a sudden decrease in coronary flow (as in shock and cardiac failure), a sudden increase in oxygen demand (as in strenuous exercise), or hypoxemia. Less common causes are coronary artery anomalies, vasculitis, and spasm induced by cocaine, ergot derivatives, or other agents. Risk factors for MI include male gender, family history of myocardial infarction, obesity, hypertension, cigarette smoking, prolonged estrogen replacement therapy, and elevation of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, homocysteine, lipoprotein Lp(a), or C-reactive protein. At least 80% of MIs occur in people without a prior history of angina pectoris, and 20% are not recognized as such at the time of their occurrence either because they cause no symptoms (silent infarction) or because symptoms are attributed to other causes. Some 20% of people sustaining MI die before reaching a hospital. Classical symptoms of MI are crushing anterior chest pain radiating into the neck, shoulder, or arm, lasting more than 30 minutes, and not relieved by nitroglycerin. Typically pain is accompanied by dyspnea, diaphoresis, weakness, and nausea. Significant physical findings, often absent, include an atrial gallop rhythm (4th heart sound) and a pericardial friction rub. The electrocardiogram shows ST-segment elevation (later changing to depression) and T-wave inversion in leads reflecting the area of infarction. Q waves indicate transmural damage and a poorer prognosis. Diagnosis is supported by acute elevation in serum levels of myoglobin, the MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase, and troponins. Unequivocal evidence of MI may be lacking during the first 6 hours in as many as 50% of patients. Death from acute MI is usually due to arrhythmia (ventricular fibrillation or asystole), cardiogenic shock (forward failure), congestive heart failure, or papillary muscle rupture. Other grave complications, which may occur during convalescence, include cardiorrhexis, ventricular aneurysm, and mural thrombus. Acute MI is treated (ideally under continuous ECG monitoring in the intensive care or coronary care unit of a hospital) with narcotic analgesics, oxygen by inhalation, intravenous administration of a thrombolytic agent, antiarrhythmic agents when indicated, and usually anticoagulants (aspirin, heparin), a beta-blocker, and an ACE inhibitor. Patients with evidence of persistent ischemia require angiography and may be candidates for balloon angioplasty. Data from the Framingham Heart Study show that a higher proportion of acute MIs are silent or unrecognized in women and the elderly. Several studies have shown that women and the elderly tend to wait longer before seeking medical care after the onset of acute coronary symptoms than men and younger people. In addition, women seeking emergency treatment for symptoms suggestive of acute coronary disease are less likely than men with similar symptoms to be admitted for evaluation, and women are less frequently referred for diagnostic tests such as coronary angiography. Other studies have shown important gender differences in the presenting symptoms and medical recognition of MI. Chest pain is the most common symptom reported by both men and women, but men are more likely to complain of diaphoresis, whereas women are more likely to experience neck, jaw, or back pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, or cardiac failure, in addition to chest pain. The incidence rates of acute pulmonary edema and cardiogenic shock in MI are higher in women, and mortality rates at 28 days and 6 months are also higher. But because men experience MI at earlier ages, mortality rates are the same for both sexes when data are corrected for age.

myocardial infarction

n. See heart attack.

myocardial infarction

Acute necrosis of myocardial tissue; in the early post-MI period, there may be a need to rely on 'soft' data, especially if troponin I or CK-MB have yet to ↑, or there is a loss of sensation to the pain characteristic of MI, as occurs in circa 10% Pts with DM; older ♀ may have normal levels of CK after an MI Risk factors for MI ASHD, ↑ cholesterol, HTN, smoking, DM, low selenium, etc Lab Cardiac enzymes, 'flipped' LD, troponins increase to normal size. Pathology Chronology of myocardial changes Fatal complications of MI Shock, arrhythmias, rupture of ventricular aneurysms or papillary muscle, acute CHF, mural thromboembolism Risks ↑ risk with ↑ TGs, ↑ small LDL particle diameter, ↓ HDL-C

my·o·car·di·al in·farc·tion

(MI) (mī'ō-kahr'dē-ăl in-fahrk'shŭn) Infarction of an area of the heart muscle, usually as a result of occlusion of a coronary artery.
Synonym(s): heart attack, infarctus myocardii.
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION: Myocardial infarction as seen on an electrocardiogramMYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

myocardial infarction

Abbreviation: MI
The loss of living heart muscle as a result of coronary artery occlusion. MI or its related syndromes (acute coronary syndrome or unstable angina) usually occurs when an atheromatous plaque in a coronary artery ruptures, and the resulting clot obstructs the injured blood vessel. Perfusion of the muscular tissue that lies downstream from the blocked artery is lost. If blood flow is not restored within a few hours, the heart muscle dies. Synonym: cardiac infarction

Acute MI affects 1.1 million people each year, and approx. 350,000 of them die. The probability of dying from MI is related to the patient's underlying health, whether arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia occur, and how rapidly the patient seeks medical attention and receives appropriate therapies (such as thrombolytic drugs, angioplasty, antiplatelet drugs, beta blockers, and intensive electrocardiographic monitoring). See: illustration; advanced cardiac life support; atherosclerosis; cardiac arrest; sudden death

Etiology

Proven risk factors for MI are tobacco use, diabetes mellitus, abnormally high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, gender, advanced age, obesity, physical inactivity, chronic kidney disease, a family history of MI at an early age, and loss of albumin in the urine. Some research suggests that high C reactive protein levels, and other conditions may also lead to increased risk.

Symptoms

Classic symptoms of MI in men are a gradual onset of pain or pressure, felt most intensely in the center of the chest, radiating into the neck, jaw, shoulders, or arms, and lasting more than a half hour. Pain typically is dull or heavy rather than sharp or stabbing, and often is associated with difficult breathing, nausea, vomiting, and profuse sweating. Clinical presentations, however, vary considerably, and distinct presentations are seen in woman and the elderly, in whom, e.g., unexplained breathlessness is often the primary symptom. Many patients may mistake their symptoms for indigestion, intestinal gas, or muscular aches. About a third of all MIs are clinically silent, and almost half present with atypical symptoms. Often patients suffering MI have had angina pectoris for several weeks before and simply did not recognize it.

Diagnosis

A compatible history associated either with segment elevation (on a 12-lead electrocardiogram) or with elevated blood levels of cardiac muscle enzymes such as troponins or creatine kinase can establish the diagnosis. An ST-segment elevation of more than 1 mm above baseline in at least two contiguous precordial leads or two adjacent limb leads suggests myocardial injury. Myocardial infarctions with this presentation are known as ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI). This finding usually indicates significant muscle damage in the infarct area, a poorer prognosis, and a higher incidence of complications (arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock) than in a non-ST-segment elevation MI (NSTEMI). The differential diagnosis of chest pain must always be carefully considered because other serious illnesses, such as pulmonary embolism, pericarditis, aortic dissection, esophageal rupture, acute cholecystitis, esophagitis, or splenic rupture may mimic MI.

Treatment

Myocardial infarction is a medical emergency; diagnosis and treatment should not be delayed. People who experience symptoms suggestive of MI should be taught to call 911 immediately and chew and swallow aspirin. Oxygen is administered at 4 L/min as soon as it is available. History is gathered throughout the first few minutes after admission even as a 12-lead ECG is being done and blood taken for biomarkers. Cardiac troponins may not become elevated until 4 or more hr after symptoms begin. If the patient is hypotensive or in cardiogenic shock, right-sided ECG leads are assessed for a right ventricular (RV) infarct. An intravenous access is established along with continuous cardiac monitoring, and medications (which may include chewed aspirin [162 to 325 mg], heparins, or other medications to inhibit platelet aggregation, nitroglycerin [given SL, sprayed or IV], IV morphine, and beta-blockers) are administered as prescribed. Pain is assessed on a 1 to 10 intensity scale, and morphine 2 to 10 mg administered IV, with incremental doses of 2 to 8 mg every 5 to 15 min until relief is obtained. Beta-blockers (such as metoprolol or atenolol) decrease myocardial oxygen demand, helping to limit the amount of heart muscle damaged. An IV beta-blocker should be given if the patient is hypertensive or has a tachyarrhythmia as long as no contraindications exist. Patients with STEMI who arrive at the hospital within 6 hr of the onset of symptoms are treated with fibrinolytic therapy or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The goal for administration of fibrinolytic therapy is 30 min postsymptom onset (door-to-needle); for PCI 90 min (door-to-balloon inflation). Absolute contraindications of fibrinolytic therapy include previous intracranial hemorrhage or ischemic stroke within 3 months ( intracranial malignancy), active bleeding, or bleeding disorders (except menses), significant closed head or facial trauma within 3 months (known structural cerebral vascular lesions), and suspected aortic dissection. Reperfusion is the immediate goal, usually best accomplished with balloon angioplasty and endovascular stent placement, although emergency coronary bypass surgery may be needed in cases when PCI fails. An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor is administered within 24 hr of a STEMI to suppress the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and prevent excess fluid retention. ACE inhibitors also prevent conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor), thus reducing afterload to help prevent heart failure.

In MI complicated by pulmonary edema, diuretics are administered, and dobutamine infusions may be necessary to increase cardiac output. Strict glucose control (maintaining blood sugars below 150 mg/dl, and preferably in the normal range) reduces mortality in acute MI. Hypotension and circulatory collapse frequently occur in patients with significant RV infarctions, and fluid challenge is administered to optimize RV preload. If this is unsuccessful, the patient with an RV infarct will require inotropic support, correction of bradycardia, and measures to achieve atrioventricular synchrony (cardioversion for atrial fibrillation, etc). In patients with ventricular arrhythmias, defibrillation, or cardioversion, lidocaine, vasopressin, or amiodarone infusions, or other drugs, may be necessary. Anemic patients (hematocrit less than 30 or those actively bleeding) benefit from blood (packed red cell) transfusions.

With contemporary care, about 95% of patients with acute MI who arrive at the hospital in time will survive. These patients are referred to nutrition therapists to learn how to use low-fat, low-cholesterol diets, and to cardiac rehabilitation programs for exercise training, tobacco cessation, and psychosocial support.

Patient care

Acute Care: On admission, all diagnostic and treatment procedures are explained briefly to reduce stress and anxiety. Continuous electrocardiographic monitoring is used to identify changes in heart rhythm, rate, and conduction. Location, radiation, quality, severity, and frequency of chest pain are documented and relieved with IV morphine. Bleeding is the most common complication of antiplatelet, anticoagulant, and fibrinolytic therapies. The complete blood count, prothrombin time, and activated partial thromboplastin time are monitored at daily intervals. IV sites are assessed for evidence of bleeding. Fluid balance and pulmonary status are closely monitored for signs of fluid retention and overload. Breath sounds are auscultated for crackles (which may resolve by having the patient cough when caused by atelectasis, or which may indicate pulmonary edema when they do not). Heart sounds are auscultated for S3 or S4 gallops or new heart murmurs. Patient care and other activities should be organized to allow for periods on uninterrupted rest. Stool softeners are prescribed to prevent straining during defecation, which can cause vagal stimulation and slow the heart rate. Antiembolism stockings help to prevent venostasis and deep vein thrombosis. Emotional support is provided to decrease stress and anxiety. Adjustment disorders and depression are often experienced by MI patients, and the patient and family are assisted to deal with these feelings. Stress tests, coronary angiography, cardiac imaging procedures, reperfusion techniques, and other interventions are explained. The patient receives assistance in coping with changes in health status and self-concept.

Ambulatory Care: Cardiac rehabilitation begins as soon as the patient is physiologically stable. The goal of cardiac rehabilitation is to have the patient establish a healthy lifestyle that minimizes the risk of another MI. Ambulation is slowly increased, and a low-level treadmill test may be ordered before discharge to determine exercise tolerance and the risk of future heart attacks. Patients are taught not only to measure their pulse but also to assess their response to exercise in terms of fatigue, ease of breathing, and perceived workload. Following discharge, exercise is slowly increased, first while being monitored closely by supervised cardiac rehabilitation, and then more independently. The patient also receives information about a low saturated fat, low cholesterol, low calorie diet, such as the DASH eating plan (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), resumption of sexual activity, work, and other activities. The patient is taught about desired and adverse affects of all medications: aspirin therapy is usually prescribed as ongoing antiplatelet therapy (with or without clopidogrel), but patients should be warned about the risk of bleeding and be advised to avoid products containing ibuprofen, which blocks aspirin’s antiplatelet effects. Smoking cessation is an important preventive for future MIs. High blood pressure, obesity, adverse cholesterol levels, and diabetes mellitus also should be carefully managed to help prevent future MIs. Alcohol intake should be limited to 1 drink daily (women), 2 drinks daily (men). Opportunities are created for patients and families to share feelings and receive realistic reassurance about common fears.

illustrationSee also: infarction

myocardial infarction (MI)

The death and coagulation of part of the heart muscle deprived of an adequate blood supply by coronary artery blockage in a HEART ATTACK. See also INFARCTION. Established major risk factors for MI are raised plasma low density lipoprotein cholesterol; decreased high density lipoprotein cholesterol; smoking; and high blood pressure. Risk factors of secondary importance include physical inactivity; obesity; and increased plasma glucose. Currently suspected risk factors include inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein, interleukins and serum amyloid A; and procoagulant markers such as homocyteine, tissue plasminogen activator, plasminogen activator inhibitor and lipoprotein A. Possible trigger factors include a surge of sympathetic activity and exposure to particulate air pollution. Genetic factors remain uncertain.

Myocardial infarction

Commonly known as a heart attack, a myocardial infarction is an episode in which some of the heart's blood supply is severely cut off or restricted, causing the heart muscle to suffer and die from lack of oxygen.Mentioned in: Angina, Antimyocardial Antibody Test, Aspartate Aminotransferase Test, Heart Attack, Troponins Test, Ventricular Aneurysm

my·o·car·di·al in·farc·tion

(MI) (mī'ō-kahr'dē-ăl in-fahrk'shŭn) Infarction of an area of the heart muscle, usually as a result of occlusion of a coronary artery.
Synonym(s): heart attack.

Patient discussion about myocardial infarction

Q. what should I do to prevent heart attack? A. The American Heart Association recommends that heart attack prevention begin by age 20. This means assessing your risk factors and working to keep them low. For those over 40, or those with multiple risk factors, it’s important to calculate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years. Many first-ever heart attacks or strokes are fatal or disabling, so prevention is critical. The sooner you begin comprehensive risk reduction, the longer and stronger your heart will beat. For the full article and a quiz to test your heart health: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3035379
the abc's of preventing a heart attack:
http://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3035374 Hope this helps.

Q. What is a heart attack mean? A. heart attack is when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen. cells start dying and it can cause a permanent damage. if it's in a big area- it can cause the heart to stop working. mostly it happens when the arteries get plugged by fat, takes years to accumulate but when it happens- it can be deadly.

Q. Is it true that Zocor helps to prevent heart attacks? I am a 54 years old male, and I have family history of cardio vascular diseases. My physician prescribed me Zocor and said it will lower the chance for heart attacks. If it is true how come not all of the population is taking this drug? Is it really a good way to prevent cardio vasculare diseases? A. there are several drugs that are used to decrease the chance of a heart attack and i heard Zocor is one of them. it is a good prevention method but it won't help every one and it shouldn't be used without the GP's recommendation

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myocardial infarction


  • noun

Synonyms for myocardial infarction

noun destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle

Synonyms

  • MI
  • myocardial infarct

Related Words

  • heart attack
  • infarct
  • infarction
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