Is vomiting severe in myocardial infarction?

Written by Xie Zhi Hong
Cardiology
Updated on November 26, 2024
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Patients with myocardial infarction often have a history of hypertension, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. They usually experience repeated episodes of angina. After angina, the chest pain persists and cannot be alleviated, often including feelings of chest oppression and pressure. Some patients may also experience nausea, vomiting, and fainting, but most do not have severe vomiting. Some patients, because of inferior wall myocardial infarction or posterior wall myocardial infarction, may develop right ventricular dysfunction, or during the treatment process, due to decreased appetite, may suffer from severe vomiting caused by low potassium and low sodium levels. However, this can generally be corrected through treatment.

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Complications of myocardial infarction

Myocardial infarction is a more serious disease of the heart. Suffering from myocardial infarction can cause significant harm to the body and, in severe cases, can be life-threatening. If not properly treated, it can lead to various complications. The most common complications include arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, rupture of the ventricular wall, papillary muscle rupture, and ventricular septal perforation. Therefore, once a myocardial infarction occurs, it is crucial to actively perform rescue operations and treatments to prevent the occurrence of these complications.

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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.

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How is myocardial infarction treated?

Myocardial infarction is a common and frequently occurring severe emergency condition in clinical practice. If not effectively treated, myocardial infarction can lead to serious complications that jeopardize life, and thus it requires effective treatment. Currently, there are various clinical treatment methods for myocardial infarction, including medication, intravascular stent implantation, and coronary artery bypass surgery among others. Based on the patient's constitution and the characteristics of the blood vessels, an effective treatment method should be selected under the guidance of a doctor to save the patient's life and improve the quality of life post-treatment.

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Can myocardial infarction recover by itself?

A very small number of myocardial infarction patients may recover on their own without realizing they have had a myocardial infarction. This usually happens when the affected area is relatively small. Some patients do not experience significant symptoms like chest pain or tightness, often overlooking these symptoms and not seeking medical attention. Later, during routine physical examinations and electrocardiograms, changes indicative of an old myocardial infarction may be discovered. This scenario occurs particularly in patients with diabetes. On the other hand, in cases of extensive myocardial infarction, spontaneous recovery is not possible. Without active treatment, the mortality rate remains high. Therefore, patients experiencing persistent severe chest pain are advised to seek medical help promptly. Early treatment not only increases the benefit to the patient but also reduces the complications associated with myocardial infarction.

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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.