Pharmacists' Role in Cardiovascular Health

Death of myocardial tissue caused by an insufficiency of oxygen supply to the myocardium, usually resulting from rupture of an atheromatous plaque in a coronary vessel, leading to thrombus formation and occlusion of the vessel.

within 20–40 minutes

if the coronary vessel remains occluded for more than 4–6 hours

<p>Availability of some medicines for prevention without prescription, ability to recognize early signs and refer patients for treatment, and providing assistance to patients with cardiovascular conditions in emergency situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>about 1 in 200 in the population per year</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rupture of a coronary vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Necrosis of the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can recognize early signs of cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heart muscle begins to die</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 in 200</p> Signup and view all the answers