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1. www.healthline.com › acute-myocardial-infarctionMyocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): Symptoms and More

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   Nov 3, 2021 · Outlook. Prevention. Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms may include tightness or pressure in your chest, back, and jaw, shortness of breath ...

2. www.ahajournals.org › doi › 10The Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction | Circulation

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   May 4, 2020 · The Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction. Acute myocardial infarction (MI) historically is defined as a clinical syndrome that meets a certain set of criteria, usually a combination of symptoms, electrocardiographic changes, and cardiac biomarkers in the proper clinical context. These criteria have evolved and have been interdigitated ...

3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesUnderstanding myocardial infarction - PMC

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   Sep 3, 2018 · Our understanding of the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has evolved significantly over the last 40 years. In the early 20th century, AMI was generally considered a fatal event diagnosed only at autopsy. Until the 1970s, with appropriate understanding of its usual clinical presentation and diagnosis, it was ...

4. www.msdmanuals.com › professional › cardiovascularAcute Myocardial Infarction (MI) - Cardiovascular Disorders ...

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   Acute myocardial infarction is myocardial necrosis resulting from acute obstruction of a coronary artery. Symptoms include chest discomfort with or without dyspnea, nausea, and/or diaphoresis. Diagnosis is by electrocardiography (ECG) and the presence or absence of biomarkers. Treatment is with antiplatelets, anticoagulants, nitrates, beta ...

5. www.merckmanuals.com › home › heart-and-blood-vesselAcute Coronary Syndromes (Heart Attack; Myocardial Infarction ...

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   This blockage causes unstable angina or a heart attack (myocardial infarction), depending on the location and amount of blockage. A heart attack is death of heart tissue due to lack of blood supply. People who experience an acute coronary syndrome usually have chest pressure or ache, shortness of breath, and/or fatigue.

6. www.ahajournals.org › doi › 10Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (2018)

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   Aug 25, 2018 · 6. Clinical presentations of myocardial infarction. Onset of myocardial ischemia is the initial step in the development of MI and results from an imbalance between oxygen supply and demand. Myocardial ischemia in a clinical setting can most often be identified from the patient’s history and from the ECG.

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK459269Acute Myocardial Infarction - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Sep 3, 2023 · Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. This book chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the causes, types, diagnosis, management, and complications of AMI, based on the latest evidence and guidelines. Learn from the experts how to optimize the care and outcomes of patients with AMI.