Myocardial Infarction vs. Stable Angina

1. How is stable angina different from myocardial infarction?
2. Is angina a symptom of myocardial infarction?
3. What are the 3 types of angina?
4. How do you differentiate between heart attack and myocardial infarction?
5. What are the four E's of angina?
6. What foods to avoid if you have angina?
7. What is the drug of choice for myocardial infarction?
8. How long can you live with myocardial infarction?
9. How can you tell if you have angina?
10. What is the fastest way to cure angina?
11. Can you live a long life with angina?
12. What is silent angina?

How is stable angina different from myocardial infarction?

This causes symptoms of angina and is a sign that your heart needs to rest. The key difference between angina and a heart attack is that angina is the result of narrowed (rather than blocked) coronary arteries. This is why, unlike a heart attack, angina does not cause permanent heart damage.

Is angina a symptom of myocardial infarction?

Acute Coronary Syndromes (Heart Attack; Myocardial Infarction; Unstable Angina) Acute coronary syndromes result from a sudden blockage in a coronary artery. This blockage causes unstable angina or heart attack (myocardial infarction), depending on the location and amount of blockage.

What are the 3 types of angina?

There are three types of angina:

• Stable angina is the most common type. It happens when the heart is working harder than usual. ...
• Unstable angina is the most dangerous. It does not follow a pattern and can happen without physical exertion. ...
• Variant angina is rare. It happens when you are resting.

How do you differentiate between heart attack and myocardial infarction?

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI), is permanent damage to the heart muscle. "Myo" means muscle, "cardial" refers to the heart, and "infarction" means death of tissue due to lack of blood supply.

What are the four E's of angina?

'' In fact, exercise is one of what doctors call the four E's of angina. The others are eating, emotional stress and exposure to cold.

What foods to avoid if you have angina?

Avoid foods that contain saturated fat and partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated fats. These are unhealthy fats that are often found in fried foods, processed foods, and baked goods. Eat fewer foods that contain cheese, cream, or eggs.

What is the drug of choice for myocardial infarction?

Analgesia and anti-emetics. The pain of myocardial infarction is usually severe and requires potent opiate analgesia. Intravenous diamorphine 2.5–5 mg (repeated as necessary) is the drug of choice and is not only a powerful analgesic but also has a useful anxiolytic effect.

How long can you live with myocardial infarction?

About 68.4 per cent males and 89.8 per cent females still living have already lived 10 to 14 years or longer after their first infarction attack; 27.3 per cent males, 15 to 19 years; and 4.3 per cent, 20 years or longer; of the females, one is alive 15 years, one 23 years and one 25 years or longer.

How can you tell if you have angina?

Angina symptoms include chest pain and discomfort, possibly described as pressure, squeezing, burning or fullness. You may also have pain in your arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back.
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Other symptoms that you may have with angina include:

1. Dizziness.
2. Fatigue.
3. Nausea.
4. Shortness of breath.
5. Sweating.

What is the fastest way to cure angina?

If you need immediate relief from your angina:

1. Stop, relax, and rest. Lie down if you can. ...
2. Take nitroglycerin.
3. If the pain or discomfort doesn't stop a few minutes after taking nitroglycerin or if your symptoms become more severe, call 911 or let someone know that you need immediate medical assistance.

Can you live a long life with angina?

Can you die from angina? No, because angina is a symptom, not a disease or condition. However, this symptom is a sign of coronary artery disease, which means you may be at increased risk of a heart attack — and heart attacks can be life-threatening.

What is silent angina?

Silent ischemia occurs when the heart temporarily doesn't receive enough blood (and thus oxygen), but the person with the oxygen-deprivation doesn't notice any effects. Silent ischemia is related to angina, which is a reduction of oxygen-rich blood in the heart that causes chest pain and other related symptoms.