Symptoms of myocardial infarction

Written by Li Hai Wen
Cardiology
Updated on September 29, 2024
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Myocardial infarction is a relatively common disease in daily life, and it also poses a serious threat to people's health and safety. The symptoms of a myocardial infarction mainly include the following aspects: First, severe chest pain, which is often the most common symptom of myocardial infarction, typically feels like a crushing sensation or is accompanied by a feeling of impending doom. Second, symptoms of heart failure, which, when myocardial infarction is complicated by heart failure, often manifest as difficulty breathing and profuse sweating. Third, symptoms of arrhythmia, which, when myocardial infarction is complicated by arrhythmia, often presents with symptoms like palpitations and dizziness.

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Symptoms and warning signs of myocardial infarction

Patients with myocardial infarction often have some precursor symptoms before the onset of a heart attack, including chest tightness, palpitations, irritability, fatigue, and episodes of angina, among which the angina episodes are most characteristic. This angina can manifest as the first occurrence of angina, or as a worsening of previously experienced angina symptoms. It is characterized by more intense chest pain, longer duration, and often occurs without clear triggers. Nitroglycerin taken sublingually does not fully relieve it. These symptoms should be taken seriously, and it is important to promptly visit the cardiology department of a hospital. Through inpatient treatment, the condition can be stabilized, and many patients can avoid an acute myocardial infarction.

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The difference between acute myocardial infarction and myocardial infarction.

Acute myocardial infarction, characterized by sudden onset, involves persistent angina, profuse sweating, a sense of impending doom, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness. Myocardial infarction, also known as heart attack, refers actually to the same condition and there is no difference between them. Once a myocardial infarction occurs, the patient should immediately go to the hospital for medical attention. Diagnostic tests such as an electrocardiogram, cardiac ultrasound, coronary CT, and coronary angiography should be conducted. These tests help determine the extent, severity, and location of the infarction, understand the degree of narrowing of the vessel, and develop a treatment plan to save the patient's life.

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Is myocardial infarction dangerous?

Myocardial infarction is a very dangerous heart disease. If it occurs and is not treated effectively, serious complications can arise, including cardiogenic shock, mental disorders, and heart failure, which can lead to death in severe cases. Therefore, effective medication must be used for emergency treatment when myocardial infarction occurs. In daily life, to prevent the occurrence of myocardial infarction, one should first control blood pressure, adopt a low-sugar diet, reduce arteriosclerosis, and minimize damage to the coronary arteries to effectively avoid the occurrence of myocardial infarction.

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Can people with myocardial infarction drink coffee?

Patients with myocardial infarction should not drink coffee. After suffering a myocardial infarction, it is crucial to immediately go to the hospital for emergency treatment. Failure to receive timely treatment can lead to serious complications, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiogenic shock. Patients with myocardial infarction need to rest, quit smoking and drinking, and avoid eating irritating foods. Coffee contains caffeine, which stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. Consuming coffee can excite patients, increase heart rate, and lead to increased oxygen consumption by the heart, which increases the burden on the heart and adversely affects the condition.

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Atypical symptoms of myocardial infarction

We say myocardial infarction is a serious heart disease. Common symptoms of myocardial infarction include chest pain. However, some patients with myocardial infarction do not present with chest pain but exhibit other atypical symptoms. For example, some patients present with severe chest tightness and shortness of breath, or acute left heart failure. Others may seek treatment for palpitations or slow heart rate and other arrhythmias. Some exhibit symptoms like toothache or upper abdominal pain, while others may experience dizziness. There are also patients who present with low blood pressure or even go into shock. Therefore, for these patients, it is crucial to perform timely tests like electrocardiograms and troponin levels, and have a specialist make a diagnosis to avoid delays in treatment.