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Blood tests.It's common to have higher blood levels of cardiac enzymes when you have broken heart syndrome. Coronary angiogram.This test looks for blockages in your heart. People with heart attacks usually have them, while those with broken heart symptoms typically don't. ...
You could have this pain for a bit. You might also feel weak, dizzy, or like you're going to pass out, and you could start sweating a lot. Sometimes, you'll also have mild pain in your jaw, neck, back, or arms. Plus, you may have trouble breathing. What is a silent heart ...
A heart attack can cause other abnormalities besides blocking blood flow. For example, sudden cardiac death may occur when the heart's electrical signals become erratic (arrhythmias). When the heart tissue that is responsible for regular electrical stimulus of heart muscle contractions is damaged, th...
(known asplaque) represent a major contributing factor, as they can give rise toblood clots, which can detach and block the coronary arteries. What triggers the formation of blood clots—and thus the subsequent heart attack—remains to be fully elucidated. For a long time, researchers had ...
Long-term outcome of transvenous bipolar atrial leads implanted in children and young adults with congenital heart disease underwent PM implantation with bipolar atrial transvenous leads for sinus node dysfunction (50%), atrioventricular block (38%), cardiomyopathies, and primar... SM Stefano,D Fa...
With proper treatment, the outlook for peptic ulcers is excellent. To prevent another ulcer, people who have had a peptic ulcer should avoid: Aspirin (unless a low dose is needed to prevent a heart attack or stroke) NSAIDs Excessive alcohol Smoking...
The outlook is good for heart block, even third-degree A-V block, the most serious type.The availability of permanent pacemakers, implanted cardioversion/defibrillation devices and effective medications has improved the prognosis for many people with serious cardiac arrhythmias....
For example, if dehydration is the cause, it will be corrected with rehydration and restoration of electrolyte balance, whereas intrinsic kidney diseases will require a completely different management. Treatments will be different if problems with another organ such as the heart, lung, or liver are...
Symptoms of a heart attack or MI may include chest discomfort often described as apain, pressure, or tightness associated with shortness of breath, sweating, andnausea. The goal for medical care is to restore blood supply back to the heart as soon as possible -- that time is measured in ...