Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Known Symptoms
- Sudden chest pain or pressure, often radiating to the arm, jaw, neck, or back
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Nausea, vomiting, or cold sweats
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or sudden fatigue
Known Causes
- Blockage of coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis or blood clots
- High blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes
- Smoking, sedentary lifestyle, or obesity
- Family history of heart disease or prior heart attacks
Care
- Immediate emergency evaluation, including ECG and blood tests
- Medications to dissolve or prevent blood clots and relieve pain
- Procedures such as angioplasty or stent placement if needed
- Close monitoring in a cardiac care unit and follow-up for rehabilitation and lifestyle management
- Sudden chest pain or pressure, often radiating to the arm, jaw, neck, or back
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Nausea, vomiting, or cold sweats
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or sudden fatigue
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