9 April 2021
It refers to the sudden lack of blood circulation in a specific area of the heart due to the blockage of one of the coronary arteries. It is estimated that, worldwide, this condition takes the lives of almost 1.8 million people annually, being one of the main causes of mortality in adults over 20 years old.
An acute myocardial infarction is a medical emergency. Go immediately to the ABC Medical Center Emergency Room in the event of any of these symptoms:
However, not all heart attack cases have the same symptoms and, furthermore, their intensity varies.
Main causes:
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The best option to prevent a heart attack is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This means keeping an optimal body weight, eating a healthy and balanced diet, minimizing alcohol and coffee intake, managing stress, exercising, and quitting smoking.
To reduce the risk of a recurrent heart attack and maintain proper heart function, you need to take the medications prescribed by your cardiologist and have recommended follow-up tests as often as suggested.
At the Cardiovascular Center we offer you a wide range of prevention, diagnosis, timely treatment, and follow-up services to take care of you through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary care model. Come to us, we want to hear your heart.
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