Myocardial Infarction, biology assignment help

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Myocardial Infarction

According to the American Heart Association (AMA), every 34 seconds an American will experience a heart attack. Research myocardial infarctions.

Write a 1-2 page paper.

Address the following in your paper:

  • Information on the disease etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and any preventative measures.

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Running Head: MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

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Myocardial Infarction
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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

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Myocardial Infarction is generally referred to as heart attack and it occurs when the flow
of blood stops at some part of the heart hence damaging the muscles of the heart. This can be
termed as the death of heart muscle which is not reversible caused by insufficient supply of
oxygen for a period of time. The United States statistics on the disease report that there are 1.5
million cases of this disease that occur in every one year.
Signs and symptoms
Patients who have serious MI will have the below symptoms in days or also weeks before
the event. The symptoms include Chest discomfort, Malaise, and Fatigue.
The below are characteristics of typical chest pains in acute Myocardial Infarction which include,
Intense and constant for thirty to sixty minutes. Also having Substernal and frequent radiates
through the neck, shoulders, and jaw and going down the left arm. One can as well have
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