How we can diagnosis a case of myocardial infraction?
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A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, is often diagnosed in an emergency setting. If you're able to answer questions, you may be asked about your symptoms and medical history. Diagnosis of a heart attack includes checking blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. Tests are done to seeRead more
A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, is often diagnosed in an emergency setting. If you’re able to answer questions, you may be asked about your symptoms and medical history. Diagnosis of a heart attack includes checking blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. Tests are done to see how the heart is beating and to check overall heart health.
Tests to diagnose a heart attack include an Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which records electrical signals as they travel through the heart. Blood tests can be done to check for certain heart proteins that slowly leak into the blood after heart damage from a heart attack. A chest X-ray can show the condition and size of the heart and lungs. An echocardiogram uses sound waves (ultrasound) to create images of the moving heart and can help identify whether an area of your heart has been damaged. Other imaging tests such as coronary catheterization (angiogram), cardiac computed tomography (CT), or Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also be used to diagnose heart problems and show the severity of heart damage.
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