Myocardial infarction

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Myocardial infarction

Acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to the myocardium (the muscle tissue of the heart) is blocked. The affected muscle tissue can die and the patient is also at high risk of dying.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1400
Department: Cardiology

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
LDL high level 60
Chest pain 70
Nausea 60
Abdominal pain 70
Breathing problems 70
Sweating 70
Fatigue 60
Palpitations 70
Dizziness 70
Heart attack 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Irregular heartbeat 30

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Chest auscultation
  • Thorax percussion
  • Abdominal palpation
  • Physical examination
  • Blood draw
  • ECG
  • Heart monitoring
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: