Myocardial Infarction (MI, “Heart Attack”) Myocardial Infarction (MI, “Heart Attack”) Flashcards
1
Q
Myocardial Infarction (MI, “Heart Attack”)
A
Caused by occlusion of one or more coronary arteries due to an atherosclerotic plaque or a blood clot causing damage or death of the heart muscle
2
Q
What is
the most frequent
sign of myocardial
infarction?
A
Severe chest pain