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2. Myocardial infarction - Wikipedia

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   Myocardial infarction; Other names: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart attack: A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, causing catastrophic thrombus formation, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream to the heart muscle.

3. 3 Surprising 'Mini Heart Attack' Symptoms Most People Miss - AOL

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   Of the estimated 805,000 heart attacks each year in the U.S., a projected 170,000 of them are silent heart attacks, according to statistics from the American Heart Association,” Dr. Mehta says.

4. Visceral pain - Wikipedia

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   Some patients, especially elderly and diabetics, may present with what is known as a painless myocardial infarction or a "silent heart attack". A painless MI can present with all of the associated symptoms of a heart attack, including nausea, vomiting, anxiety, heaviness, or choking, but the classic chest pain described above is lacking. [9] [15]

5. Mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia - Wikipedia

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   In patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) up to 70% [1] Mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia (MSIMI) is a medical condition in which acute psychological stress can trigger a transient myocardial ischemia , which is a state of reduced blood flow to the heart muscle , often without the presence of significant coronary artery ...

6. This Seemingly Harmless Symptom Could Mean You Need to See a ...

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   Depending on one’s symptoms, Dr. Winakur says the doctor may recommend further testing, ... Silent heart attacks: What are the risks? Mayo Clinic. Know Your Risk for Heart Disease.

7. 5 Surprising Silent Symptoms of Clogged Arteries - AOL

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   Each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 735,000 people have a heart attack and 610,000 people die of coronary heart disease (CHD).

8. Myocardial stunning - Wikipedia

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   hibernating myocardium, silent ischemia, myocardial infarction, acute pericarditis, myocarditis, pulmonary embolism Myocardial stunning or transient post-ischemic myocardial dysfunction is a state of mechanical cardiac dysfunction that can occur in a portion of myocardium without necrosis after a brief interruption in perfusion , despite the ...

9. This Is the Early Heart Attack Symptom That's Missed ... - AOL

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   Other Commonly-Missed Heart Attack Symptoms. Dr. Brock says you should also watch out for chest pressure, even if it isn't accompanied by pain. "As many people are aware, chest discomfort is the ...