Question 1

what is "demand mi"?

Accepted Answer

Demand MI: Demand ischemia is the idea that at times the heart muscle can need more blood flow than it can receive due to blockages in the coronary arteries during episdoes of rapid heart rate. The demand for blood/oxygen is greater than the supply.  If this went on long enough there could theorecially be damage to the heart muscle, a myocardial infarction or "mi".

Question 2

how many types of mi's are there?

Accepted Answer

Two types.: The types of myocardial infarctions are broadly characterized as transmural or subendocardial. Transmural infarctions are caused by complete occlusion of one of the major arteries of the heart.  Subendocardial infarctions may be caused by closure of a small branch vessel, temporary occlusion of a large vessel, or reduced circulation to the deep inner portion of the heart muscle.

Question 3

la piel del pne de mi esposo se le esta cayendo y tiene picazon?

Accepted Answer

Pene: Dificil de diagnosticar sin un examen, varias causes. Vea a un medico.

Question 4

what is an old anteroseptal mi?

Accepted Answer

Old heart attack: This is (if it's real - never trust the computer read on an ekg) a prior heart attack in a specific region of the heart.  Essentially the "front middle, " it's usually associated with a prior blockage in an artery called the lad.  Discuss with your cardiologist if it's real as you may need medications to decrease future risk of additional heart attacks.

Question 5

what is an old septal mi?

Accepted Answer

It is a: Previous heart attack. (myocardial infarction).

Question 6

what else can troponin detect apart from a mi?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are many reasons for troponin to be elevated. For example lung clot , stroke and other brain lesions can cause this. Also troponin could be elevated without any specific reason i.e. False-positive this is more common in kidney feeling.

Question 7

how do i need to wait after an mi in order to fly on a commercial flight again?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This greatly depends on the extent of the damage done to your heart muscle during the heart attack. If the damage was minimal, the period would be short. If the damage was extensive it could be much longer.Each situation is very individual and should be discussed with your cardiologist.

Question 8

my husband recently had an mi 5 weeks ago.. when can he start exercising again?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac rehab: He can start now, but he should join a cardiac rehab gruop so that a program can be tailored to his needs.

Question 9

is there in home dialisis for south lyon, mi? my uncle needs it. he is home bound.

Accepted Answer

Dialysis: Dialysis should always discussed with the nephrologist in charge of your uncle's kidney condition. The risks and benefits of hemodialysis versus peritoneal dialysis versus no dialysis should be weighed thoroughly. His primary care physician may as well be involved in this discussion as goals of care are to be discussed. While dialysis may prolong life, it significantly reduces quality of life.

Question 10

1 year ago mi a1c was 5.9. now it's 6.2. should i worry? what am doing wrong? what should i eat?

Accepted Answer

Pre diabetic: An A1c of 6.2 suggests that you are pre-diabetic.  If you are overweight, have high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low levels of HDL cholesterol (

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