Which type of angina is most closely associated with an impending myocardial infarction MI )?

Overview

Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition in which your heart suddenly can't pump enough blood to meet your body's needs. The condition is most often caused by a severe heart attack, but not everyone who has a heart attack has cardiogenic shock.

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Which of the following types of angina is closely related to impending myocardial infarction?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction MI?
Is unstable angina the same as MI?
Which type of angina is mainly associated with?

Cardiogenic shock is rare. It's often deadly if not treated immediately. When treated immediately, about half the people who develop the condition survive.

Symptoms

Cardiogenic shock signs and symptoms include:

Rapid breathing
Severe shortness of breath
Sudden, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
Loss of consciousness
Weak pulse
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Sweating
Pale skin
Cold hands or feet
Urinating less than normal or not at all

Symptoms of a heart attack

Because cardiogenic shock usually occurs in people who are having a severe heart attack, it's important to know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. These include:

Pressure, fullness or a squeezing pain in the center of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes
Pain spreading to your shoulder, one or both of your arms, your back, or even your teeth and jaw
Increasing episodes of chest pain
Shortness of breath
Sweating
Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness
Nausea and vomiting

Seek medical attention quickly when having these signs or symptoms to decrease your risk of developing cardiogenic shock.

When to see a doctor

Getting heart attack treatment quickly improves your chance of survival and reduces damage to your heart. If you're having symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 or other emergency medical services for help. If you don't have access to emergency medical services, have someone drive you to the nearest hospital. Don't drive yourself.

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Causes

In most cases, a lack of oxygen to your heart, usually from a heart attack, damages its main pumping chamber (left ventricle). Without oxygen-rich blood flowing to that area of your heart, the heart muscle can weaken and go into cardiogenic shock.

Rarely, damage to your heart's right ventricle, which sends blood to your lungs to get oxygen, leads to cardiogenic shock.

Other possible causes of cardiogenic shock include:

Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis)
Infection of the heart valves (endocarditis)
Weakened heart from any cause
Drug overdoses or poisoning with substances that can affect your heart's pumping ability

Risk factors

If you have a heart attack, your risk of developing cardiogenic shock increases if you:

Are older
Have a history of heart failure or heart attack
Have blockages (coronary artery disease) in several of your heart's main arteries
Have diabetes or high blood pressure
Are female

Complications

If not treated immediately, cardiogenic shock can lead to death. Another serious complication is damage to your liver, kidneys or other organs from lack of oxygen, which can be permanent.

Prevention

The best way to prevent cardiogenic shock is to make lifestyle changes to keep your heart healthy and your blood pressure in check.

Don't smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke. If you smoke, the best way to reduce your heart attack risk is to quit.
Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight contributes to other risk factors for heart attack and cardiogenic shock, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Losing just 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) can lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels.
Eat less cholesterol and saturated fat. Limiting these, especially saturated fat, can reduce your risk of heart disease. Avoid trans fats.
Use less salt. Too much salt (sodium) leads to fluid buildup in the body, which can strain the heart. Aim for less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day of sodium. Salt can be found in many canned and processed goods, so it's a good idea to check food labels.
Cut back on sugar. This will help you avoid nutrient-poor calories and help you maintain a healthy weight.
Limit alcohol. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men.
Exercise regularly. Exercise can lower your blood pressure and improve the overall health of your blood vessels and heart. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. It's recommended to spread out this exercise during the course of a week. Greater amounts of exercise will provide even greater health benefits.

If you have a heart attack, quick action can help prevent cardiogenic shock. Seek emergency medical help if you think you're having a heart attack.

Feb. 09, 2021

Symptoms of unstable angina are similar to those of myocardial infarction (MI) and include the following: Chest pain or pressure.

Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction MI?

The most common symptom of myocardial ischemia is angina (also called angina pectoris). This is chest pain (similar to indigestion or heartburn) that feels like: Chest discomfort.

Is unstable angina the same as MI?

Acute coronary syndromes result from a sudden blockage in a coronary artery. This blockage causes unstable angina or a heart attack (myocardial infarction), depending on the location and amount of blockage. A heart attack is death of heart tissue due to lack of blood supply.

Which type of angina is mainly associated with?

The most common cause of angina is coronary artery disease. Angina pectoris is the medical term for this type of chest pain. Stable angina is less serious than unstable angina, but it can be very painful or uncomfortable. There are many risk factors for coronary artery disease.