Coronary obstruction
cardias - coronary
coronary - lung
index - index
radius - radius
Generalities:
The coronary arteries are responsible for irrigating blood to the heart muscle, they can be obstructed mainly by the excess of cholesterol in the blood, which can cause a myocardial infarction; that is, a part of the heart muscle dies due to lack of oxygen. The infarction can be serious or fatal depending on the amount of damaged tissue. Acute myocardial infarction is a common condition causing thousands of hospitalizations per year, claiming the lives of 10% of hospitalized patients, and one of the leading causes of death in middle-aged adults.
Symptoms:
The symptoms of a heart attack are usually: pain in the chest that extends to the left arm, neck and back; It can be accompanied by cold sweating, nausea and agitation. Going to the emergency service immediately, peers can apply while the patient comes to be attended by medical services.
Causes:
The main causative factors are:
Apply these pairs to recover the blood flow in the area. Also recomended a diet change and beggining a moderate exercise program. These measures and treatment do not replace the cardiologist consultation.