Heart attack/Myocardial infarction

goodtoknow says: Heart attacks, sometimes called a coronary thrombosis or myocardial infarction, are very common. Although heart attacks are serious, new treatments and better understanding of the heart mean that your chances of making a complete recovery are extremely good. Heart attacks are usually caused by a blood clot (thrombosis). The main symptoms of heart attacks are severe chest pain that can travel into your arms, making you sweat, feel sick or faint. If you think you're having a heart attack call a doctor or ambulance immediately. Giving up smoking, losing weight and eating a low fat diet will all reduce your risks of a heart attack.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of myocardial infarction from patient.co.uk, read on.

Myocardial infarction (MI) is usually caused by a blood clot in a heart (coronary) artery. Phone for medical help immediately if you develop severe chest pain. A 'clot busting' drug should be given as soon as possible to prevent damage to heart muscle. Also, other treatments help to ease the pain and prevent complications. Reducing risk factors can help to prevent an MI.

What is a myocardial infarction?

Myocardial infarction (MI) means that part of the heart muscle suddenly loses it's blood supply. Without prompt treatment, this can lead to damage to the affected part of the heart. An MI is sometimes called a heart attack or a coronary thrombosis.