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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
(HEART ATTACK)
By: Chirontega Cooper
What Is It? Myocardial
Infarction or Heart Attack is a sudden blockage of blood flow to a portion of the heart which reduce the oxygen levels and cause the heart to stop.
History Earliest heart disease that has been
studied. Founded by Medieval Doctors in
England.
Facts Each year 1.5
million people have heart attacks in the United States.
Leading cause of death in U.S.
Symptoms
Chest pain, anxiety, cough, fainting, vomiting, and shortness of breath.
Causes Smoking High Blood Pressure Diabetes High Cholesterol Heavy Drinking Obesity
Chance of Not Having a Heart Attack If You…..
Exercise
Eat Healthy
Don’t Smoke
Don’t Drink
Treatment Staying overnight in the hospital. Oxygen is provided so that your heart
don’t have to work so hard. IV in your veins to give you medicine
and fluids.
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