The term "myocardial infarction" focuses on the myocardium (theheart muscle) and the changes that occur in it due to the sudden deprivation of circulating blood. The main change isnecrosis(death) of myocardial tissue. The word "infarction" comes from the Latin "infarcire" meaning "to plug u...
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infarction in which the inferior or diaphragmatic wall of the heart is involved, producing indicative changes in leads II, III, and aVF in the electrocardiogram. Synonym(s):diaphragmatic myocardial infarction Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012 ...
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Increasing use of electrocardiography has led to more rapid and exact diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. Therapeutic measures, including dosage schedules of preferred drugs, are outlined. Complications which may occur are discussed and treatment for these indicated....
Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005 Myocardium The thick middle layer of the heart that forms the bulk of the heart wall and contracts as the organ beats. Mentioned in:Angina,Antimyocardial Antibody Test,Cardiomyopathy,Pericardiocent...
Ischemic changes in the myocardium have a rapid course, so the key condition for the effective treatment of myocardial infarction is the diagnosis and immediate initiation of treatment aimed at rapid restoration of coronary perfusion. Knowledge of risk factors of myocardial infarction in patients treated...
The clinical diagnosis of heart attack or Myocardial Infarction (MI) was initially synonymous with coronary thrombosis[viii] In the mid 20th concept was challenged by many authors[ix]. It was not until a very brave cardiology group showed that clot was in fact the cause of MI, that a comple...
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Ventricular fibrillation (VF) accounts for approximately 50% of mortality and often occurs within the first hour from symptom onset. Keys to treatment of STEMI include rapid recognition and diagnosis, coordinated mobilization of health care resources, and prompt reperf...