A Few Words about Myocardial Infarction

Authors: Franjic S*

Volume 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Myocardial infarction means damage and extinction of heart muscle cells that occurs when there is a reduction or complete cessation of blood flow to the heart muscle. The main cause of myocardial infarction is atherosclerosis of the arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients. Risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease are age and gender, genetic factors (60% higher risk in individuals with one parent having cardiovascular disease), elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, smoking, exposure to chronic stress, poor eating habits, hypertension, diabetes, obesity and some chronic diseases.

Keywords: Heart; ECG; Heart Attack; Thrombosis; Health

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