Understanding Myocardial Infarction

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What are the typical signs of the onset of myocardial infarction?

  • Tachycardia, barely perceptible pulse, low blood pressure, elevated temperature (correct)
  • Low heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, normal temperature
  • Hypertension, rapid breathing, high fever, normal pulse
  • Rapid breathing, high heart rate, high blood pressure, low temperature

How is myocardial infarction diagnosed?

  • Blood test and X-ray
  • Physical examination and urine analysis
  • History of the patient and ECG changes (correct)
  • CT scan and MRI

Why is early diagnosis of myocardial infarction important?

  • To prevent cardiac arrhythmias
  • It reduces the risk of hypertensive crisis
  • Earlier treatment leads to better prognosis (correct)
  • To minimize the risk of respiratory failure

What are the possible symptoms experienced during the onset of myocardial infarction?

<p>Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, neck or epigastrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of myocardial infarction (MI)?

<p>Obstruction in a coronary artery by atherosclerosis or an embolis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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