myocardial infaraction Flashcards
1
Q
what is myocardial infarction
A
- the heart tissues death resulting in the death of the individual
infarction is the death of tissues due to lack of oxygen
2
Q
what are the symptoms of myocardial infarction
A
- severe chest pain
- sudden onsets
- sweating
- nauasea
- breathless
3
Q
what are the signs of heart attacks
A
- acute chest pain for longer than 20 mins
- ecg changes suggestive to ischemia
- a wave disturbance
4
Q
what drugs to use after heart attack
A
- ace inhibitor
- duel platelet therapy
- beta blockers
- statins
