Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack is the disease of blood vessels supplying muscle (Myocardium) i.e. coronary disease. The area that has either zero flow or so little it cannot sustain cardiac function said to be infracted and overall process called myocardial infarction. MI are two types; transmural subendocardial. Mainly caused due oxidative stress atherosclerosis.Chest pain most common symptom acute often described sensation tightness, pressure, squeezing. Other symptoms include diaphoresis (an excessive form sweating), Shortness breath (dyspnea), weakness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, palpitations. in women dyspnea, fatigue, sleep disturbances. It can treated by using blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers nitrates.