Qu'est-ce que l'infarctus du myocarde ?

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**What​ is Myocardial Infarction?**



**Question: What is Myocardial ​Infarction?**



**Answer:**



Myocardial ‍infarction, commonly known as a heart‍ attack, occurs when there is an abrupt blockage of blood flow to a portion of‌ the heart‌ muscle. This blockage‌ deprives the heart tissue of oxygen⁤ and ​nutrients, leading to⁣ damage or death of the affected cells. Myocardial infarctions are often ​caused by the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in the‌ coronary arteries, the ⁢blood vessels that⁣ supply the heart with blood.



**Keywords:** Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, ​Coronary⁣ Arteries,‌ Plaque, Ischemia, Necrosis



**Additional Information:**



**Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction:**



* ⁣Chest pain or discomfort, ‌often described⁢ as pressure, ‍squeezing, or tightness

* Pain radiating to the neck, ‌back, ​arms, ​or jaw

* Shortness of breath

* ‌Nausea, vomiting, ⁤or ‍lightheadedness

* Breaking out in a ⁢cold‍ sweat

* Fatigue



**Causes of​ Myocardial Infarction:**



* Atherosclerosis: Buildup ‍of plaque in the ⁢coronary arteries

*‌ Blood clot that blocks blood flow to the heart

* Severe spasm of a coronary artery

* Heart valve disease

* Diabetes

*‍ Obesity

*‍ High⁣ blood pressure

*​ Smoking

* Family ‍history of heart disease



**Treatment for Myocardial Infarction:**



* Medications to dissolve blood ⁣clots

* Angioplasty and stenting to open blocked arteries

* ‍Bypass surgery to create new channels for ⁣blood flow

* Cardiac rehabilitation for​ recovery and lifestyle⁤ modifications



**Prevention of Myocardial Infarction:**



* Healthy diet

* Regular ⁣physical activity

* Cessation of smoking

* Management of blood⁤ pressure ​and cholesterol levels

* Diabetes control

*⁤ Regular medical checkups and screenings