Question 1

what is causes of myocardial infarction in young?

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Variable: A congenital anomaly of one or  more heart( coronary arteries) vessels
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
high triglycerides
smoking
depends on what you mean as young?

Cocaine abuse is a problem.

Question 2

are there other names for a myocardial infarction?

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Heart Attack: Heart attack is the general term for a myocardial infarction.

Question 3

what are the complication of myocardial infarction?

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Several possible: There are a range of possible complications. The heart is a muscle, and can be weakened by a heart attack and lead to heart failure.  The heart has a conduction system which can be damaged and can lead to arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. Many people die from their heart attack, while others have one and don't realize it.  Unfortunately about 1/2 of the time the first sign of heart disease is death.

Question 4

what are the possible outcomes for myocardial infarction?

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Life&Death: Having a myocardial infarction should be avoided. The proximate cause is epicardial adipose tissue (eat) which happens with visceral adipose tissue (vat).

Question 5

myocardial infarction treatment?

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

Question 6

does asthma lead to myocardial infarction?

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Rarely...: ...An asthma attack can lead to a drop in oxygenation of the blood, and this starves the heart of oxygen. Also, anxiety about the asthma attack can increase cardiac work load and contribute in that way.

Question 7

is myocardial infarction caused by an infection?

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No: Well i shouldn't be so definite. Who would have thought that ulcers would be caused by infection. There has been noted to be an increase in heart attacks related to certain infections including those involving the gums, so the cause and effect question has been raised. It has been suggested that inflammation plays a role. But at this time i think most doubt the cause and effect relationship.

Question 8

how does hypertension cause myocardial infarction?

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Work of heart: Too high of a pressure increases heart work and aggravates coronary disease or muscle dysfunction.

Question 9

why is the esr elevated in a myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Sedimentation rate is a reflection of inflammation in the body.  Inflammation in the heart is part of myocardial infarction.  The inflammatory cells local to the inflammation signal back to the liver to increase inflammatory proteins.  These proteins result in the increased sedimentation rate.

Question 10

is a myocardial infarction caused by atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Rupture of an atherosclotic plaque is considered a leading cause of myocardial infarction.

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