myocardial infarction
Coronary artery blockage
Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack—death of heart muscle tissue due to blocked blood supply.
The myocardium is the heart's muscular wall; infarction is tissue death from oxygen deprivation.
He was rushed to the ER with a myocardial infarction.
Often abbreviated MI in clinical settings.
Hollow organ chamber
- atriumRoofed central hall
- cardiomyopathyHeart muscle disorder
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- ventricular fibrillationDeadly heart rhythm disorder
tachycardia · bradycardia · heart failure · troponin · coronary arteries
Arterial plaque accumulation disease
- coronary artery diseasePlaque-blocked heart vessels
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
ischemia · atheroma · arteriosclerosis · hyperlipidemia · cholesterol · lipoproteins · hypertension · vasoconstriction
Discomfort in thoracic region
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- dyspneaLabored respiration condition
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- diaphoresisExcessive bodily moisture production
nausea · fatigue · palpitations · radiating pain · jaw pain · cold sweats · lightheadedness · anxiety
Procedure to widen vessels
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- bypass surgeryRerouting blood past blockages
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- CPREmergency revival technique
resuscitation · thrombolytics · nitroglycerin · beta blockers · revascularization · pacemaker · CABG · oxygen therapy
Emergency medical transport
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- ERAcute care department
- 911Crisis response number
- triageSeverity-based prioritization
code blue · first responders · golden hour · critical care · intensive care · trauma team · emergency room · stretcher
Coagulated mass
- thrombusIntravascular coagulated mass
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
- plateletsCell fragments enabling coagulation
- fibrinClot-forming protein
embolism · thrombin · anticoagulant · thrombolytic · heparin · warfarin · aspirin
Heart's electrical activity record
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
- angiogramBlood vessel X-ray
- stress testEvaluating performance under strain
ventricle
Hollow organ chamber
- atriumRoofed central hall
- cardiomyopathyHeart muscle disorder
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
ventricular fibrillation · tachycardia · bradycardia · heart failure · troponin · coronary arteries
atherosclerosis
Arterial plaque accumulation disease
- coronary artery diseasePlaque-blocked heart vessels
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
occlusion · ischemia · atheroma · arteriosclerosis · hyperlipidemia · cholesterol · lipoproteins · hypertension · vasoconstriction · arterial blockage
chest pain
Discomfort in thoracic region
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- dyspneaLabored respiration condition
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
diaphoresis · nausea · fatigue · palpitations · radiating pain · jaw pain · cold sweats · lightheadedness · anxiety · crushing pressure
angioplasty
Procedure to widen vessels
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- bypass surgeryRerouting blood past blockages
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
CPR · resuscitation · thrombolytics · nitroglycerin · beta blockers · revascularization · pacemaker · CABG · oxygen therapy · morphine
ambulance
Emergency medical transport
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- ERAcute care department
- 911Crisis response number
triage · code blue · first responders · golden hour · critical care · intensive care · trauma team · emergency room · stretcher · life support
clot
Coagulated mass
- thrombusIntravascular coagulated mass
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
- plateletsCell fragments enabling coagulation
fibrin · embolism · thrombin · anticoagulant · thrombolytic · heparin · warfarin · aspirin
electrocardiogram
Heart's electrical activity record
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
- angiogramBlood vessel X-ray
myocardial infarctionrevascularization
Restoring tissue perfusion surgically
myocardial infarctionfull recovery
Return to prior health
survival · healing · clean bill of health · remission · angina
cardiac, cardiologist, cardiology, infarct, myocardial, infarction, myocardium, cardiogram, pericardium