Atypical symptoms of myocardial infarction

Written by Liu Ying
Cardiology
Updated on December 11, 2024
00:00
00:00

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.

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Tang Li
Cardiology
1min 13sec home-news-image

Heart attack tests

Patients with myocardial infarction require the following comprehensive assessments: 1. Electrocardiogram (ECG). An ECG is an essential test that can reveal specific changes associated with myocardial infarction. 2. Cardiac echocardiography. This imaging test can reflect the activity of the ventricular walls and cardiac function. 3. Laboratory tests, such as complete blood count (CBC). A CBC can show increases in total white blood cell count and C-reactive protein, along with tests for cardiac biomarkers. These cardiac biomarkers help to determine the extent of myocardial infarction. 4. Coronary angiography. Coronary angiography is the gold standard for diagnosing coronary heart disease. Patients with myocardial infarction need an urgent evaluation to determine the degree of narrowing in the coronary arteries, and if necessary, stent placement treatment should be considered.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Wei Zhen Xia
Geriatrics
54sec home-news-image

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.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Liu Ying
Cardiology
55sec home-news-image

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.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
1min 16sec home-news-image

What department should I go to for a myocardial infarction?

Myocardial infarction is a severe and urgent medical condition. When myocardial infarction occurs, it is imperative to call emergency services (dial 120) and transport the patient to the emergency department of a standard hospital for urgent medical treatment. If acute myocardial infarction is not effectively treated, it can lead to serious complications and, in severe cases, death. Therefore, rescue treatment must be carried out. After routine examinations in a standard hospital, effective measures should be taken to alleviate the patient's pain and save their life. During the recovery phase of acute myocardial infarction, it is standard to adjust medications at the department of cardiology, using drugs that activate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, dilate coronary arteries, nourish the myocardium, improve myocardial blood supply, and prevent the recurrence of myocardial infarction. (This answer is for reference only. Please seek guidance from a professional physician before using any medication, and do not self-medicate.)

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Chen Xiao Jun
Emergency Department
48sec home-news-image

How to self-rescue during a sudden myocardial infarction

If you suspect that you are suffering from acute myocardial infarction, it is necessary to take measures for self-treatment. If there is no one else around, then you should take the following measures for self-treatment. The first thing is to call 120 promptly so that professional emergency medical personnel can come to help. You can clearly tell the emergency personnel your home address, floor, and room number, and also keep your phone line clear to maintain contact. The second point is to take some medications such as aspirin or clopidogrel to inhibit platelets and manage lipid levels. The third aspect, if the chest pain is severe, is to take some fast-acting drugs that relieve myocardial ischemia, such as quick-acting heart-saving pills or musk heart-saving pills.