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Alternate Name(s): Myocardial infarction; MI; Acute MI ... A heart attack is a medical emergency! Hospitalization is required and possibly intensive care. Continuous ECG monitoring is started immediately, because life-threatening arrhythmias (irregular heart beats) are the leading cause of death in the ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000195.htm#Tre...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000195.htm#Treatment
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When a heart attack occurs, you must recognize the signals and respond immediately. Time is critical. When an artery to the heart (coronary artery) is blocked, the heart muscle doesn't die instantly. But damage increases the longer the artery stays blocked. ... Treatment Options;
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www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4601
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4601
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The goal of initial treatment following a heart attack is to minimize damage caused to the heart by restoring blood flow to the muscle. ... Home » Heart Attack » Initial Treatment...
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www.cardiologychannel.com/heartattack/treatment.shtml
www.cardiologychannel.com/heartattack/treatment.shtml
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Read about heart attack symptoms such as chest pain, profuse sweating and nausea. Women and the elderly may not have the classic signs, as well as other individuals. Information including causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment are included in the article. ... Heart attack is a good example of what was - and what is.
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www.emedicinehealth.com/heart_attack/article_em.htm
www.emedicinehealth.com/heart_attack/article_em.htm
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Heart attack — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of a heart attack. ... Coronary angioplasty is done at the same time as a coronary catheterization (angiogram), a procedure that doctors do first to locate narrowed arteries to the heart. When getting an angioplasty for heart attack treatment,
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-attack/DS00094/DSECTION...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-attack/DS00094/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
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Read about heart attack treatment, including medications such as anti-platelet agents, aspirin, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, nitrates, stents, and surgery. ... Read more Heart Attack Treatment related articles »...
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www.medicinenet.com/heart_attack_treatment/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/heart_attack_treatment/article.htm
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Lowering Your Cholesterol; Heart Attack Prevention Series ... What are the 2004 NCEP cholesterol treatment guidelines? ... Heart Attack Prevention Overview...
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www.medicinenet.com/cholesterol/article.htm
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Early treatment can prevent or limit damage to the heart muscle. Acting fast, at the first symptoms of heart attack, can save your life. Medical personnel can begin diagnosis and treatment even before you get to the hospital.
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