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Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to blockage of a coronary artery, usually due to atherosclerosis. The main risk factors are smoking, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Symptoms include chest pain and discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, and fatigue. Diagnosis involves electrocardiograms, blood tests for cardiac markers, and imaging tests like MRI. Treatment involves medications like aspirin, beta blocker
- Author
- Bhavika Aggarwal
- Language
- EN