What Is Myocardial Infarction?

Myocardial Infarction (MI) commonly known as heart attack occur when blood supply is interrupted, causing damage or death of the heart cells. What causes the heart muscle to lose its blood supply? Usually, the loss of the heart's blood supply is caused by the total blockage of a coronary artery by a blood clot on a cholesterol plaque in the artery. Cholesterol is a fatty chemical which is a part of the outer lining of cells in the body. Cholesterol plaque is the formation of a hard substance within the walls of the artery caused by deposits of cholesterol over time. This process begins while a person is in their teenage years. If a person begins eating unhealthy foods at a young age, he or she will be prone to a heart attack at a later age. Patients suffering from myocardial infarction complain of chest pains and are often anxious. Other symptoms are nausea, shortness of breath, sweating, palpitations, and vomiting. It has been noted that most people who suffer from myocardial infarction do not show any symptoms, therefore, are caught unaware. However, to some, the onsets of the symptoms are usually gradual, in which chest pain has been seen as one of the most common associated symptom. …show more content…
Additionally, persons suffering from pneumonia are at higher risk of getting an MI. In addition to that, smoking, job dissatisfaction and stress has also been cited as causes of heart attack. Furthermore, persons having diabetes mellitus and those suffering from high blood pressure have high risk rates of myocardial infarction. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if all forms of major cardiovascular diseases were eliminated, life expectancy would rise seven