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What is Myocardial Infarction
Another word for Heart Attack
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chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness
Major signs of a heart attack a patient presents
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ST-elevated myocardial infarction
What does STEMI stand for
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What is Ischemia
Medical term for lack of the presence of enough oxygen inside tissue to sustain the life of that tissue
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What is Nitroglycerin
Vasodilator that opens up vessels to increase blood supply to the heart and smooth muscle relaxant
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What is Atherosclerosis
This is the most common cause of ischemia in the myocardium
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What is Aspirin
This drug reduces the clumping action of platelets
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What is high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, unhealthy diet, smoking, obesity, diabetes, excessive alcohol abuse, lack of exercise and inflammation
Two common causes of Atherosclerosis
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What are clots
Another thing besides plaque that can occlude the coronary vascular system.
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