Myocardial Infarction
by Madisyn Benoit
1. Symptoms include
1.1. Chest pain, sweating, nausea, weakness
1.1.1. symptoms often are mistaken for indigestion
2. Also Known As: Heart Attack
3. Risk Factors
3.1. high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, family history, high blood pressure
4. What is it?
4.1. A heart attack can occur when an artery becomes blocked suddenly thus cutting off the oxygen supply.
5. How is it diagnosed?
5.1. EKGs, blood test such as a troponin draw which is a timed test.
6. Prevention
6.1. Exercise, healthy dieting habits, healthy lifestyle, not smoking, controlling blood pressure