Myocardial Infarction / infarto miocardio

It consists of necrosis of a portion of the heart muscle (myocardium) because of lack of irrigation of the coronary arteries which is ischemia or a lack of oxygen. Is the leading cause of death in the Western world. Affects several vital organs, not just the heart. CAUSES: The two most important causes are atherosclerosis and obstruction by Tromba or a plunger. SYMPTOMS: Cursa with chest pain not relieved by rest or taking vasodilators, lasts about 30 minutes or more and its location is similar to angina. The pain spreads from the middle of the chest to the sternum and into the jaw, neck, arms, shoulder blades and upper abdomen. Also produces nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, paleness, cold sweats, anxiety, cyanosis and arrhythmias. RISK FACTORS: Diet rich in fat and cholesterol, snuff, obesity, inactivity, hypertension, diabetes and family history of heart attack. View angina and INSUFFICIENCY
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