Question 1

what is an unrecognized non-q-wave myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Two types of mi: One type is st  segment  elevation (formally called Q wave mi ) and a non st segment (formally called non q ) mi . The difference between the two is the ekg. St segment on the ekg and an elevated blood level of cardiac enzymes is usually obvious. In the non st segment mi the ekg may be normal or mildly abnormal. The enzymes come back elevated but usually aft  admission and a couple of blood sample.

Question 2

my ecg report states: abnormal q wave (v1,v2), poor r wave progression (v3), anteroseptal myocardial infarction & pac while my 2d echo report states concentric lvh, grade i diastolic dysfunction. is something wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

: The muscle of your heart is thicker than normal with some problems with the relaxation of the heart.

Question 3

what is a st-wave myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Various: The st segment is a portion of the electrocardiogram.  A myocardial infarction can be described as st elevation myocardial infarction or non-st elevation myocardial infarction depending on the appearance of the electrocardiogram.  Management of the 2 types of heart attack are somewhat different.

Question 4

why is the t-wave inverted in myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Repolarization: The t wave on the electrocardiogram reflects the pattern of electrical repolarization in the heart.  During a myocardial infarction, the pattern of electrical repolarization is reversed resulting in a reversal of the axis of the t wave.

Question 5

ekg say flat t waves in v4v5v6.check av block of higher degree. absolute arrhythmia, atrial flutter.inferior myocardial infarction, probably old, normal?

Accepted Answer

It is hard to : Say based on your description, but it sounds abnormal of course, you should see if there is a clinical correlation. Review it with your doctor and compare it with old ekgs. This will help determine the next best step.

Question 6

how painful is a myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Unique to person: In many occations not painfull at all. Most common symptom is chest pressure, heavyness, oppresion, shortness of breath not "pain", sometimes indigestion like symptoms. "silent" heart attacks are common in patients with diabetes. Still today about 50% of people die on their first heart attack. In many occations thinking" its not my heart", " its reflux", "indigestion", "my hiatal hernia"anything but.

Question 7

how do you diagnose myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Multiple methods: Myocardial infarction (mi) is suspected by symptoms usually including chest pain. The conclusive diagnosis is established based on a combination of specific abnormalities of the electrocardiogram (ekg) and presence of certain heart enzymes that leak into the blood during an mi. The most common enzymes are called ck-mb and troponin.

Question 8

what factors make myocardial infarction worse?

Accepted Answer

Myocardiainfarction: Arriving to the hospital later rather than earlier can decrease the chance of early intervention to open the artery that saves heart muscle to be effective.

Question 9

what should i do after a myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Anyone who has had a heart attack/mi should be under the care of a physician who can evaluate their risks and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Question 10

what are the clinical symptoms of myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Multiple & varied: Chest pain, radiation to the arm, neck, jaw, sense of impending doom, sweating, feeling of weight on chest, tiredness, shortness of breath, feeling faint or  dizzy etc.  About a quarter of the mis especially in diabetics may have no recognizable symptoms.  Sudden death may be the only symptom in some.

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What is an unrecognized non-q-wave myocardial infarction?

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My ecg report states: abnormal q wave (v1,v2), poor r wave progression (v3), anteroseptal myocardial infarction & pac while my 2d echo report states concentric lvh, grade i diastolic dysfunction. is something wrong with me?

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What is a st-wave myocardial infarction?

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Ekg say flat t waves in v4v5v6.check av block of higher degree. absolute arrhythmia, atrial flutter.inferior myocardial infarction, probably old, normal?

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How painful is a myocardial infarction?

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