Myocardial Infarction

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