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How serious is myocardial ischemia and can you treat it?
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Very serious: Ischemia is usually cause by a blockage in heart artery. This what may cause a heart attack. It is often treated with medications. Some patients need a stent or a bypass surgery to relieve ischemia.
Answered 6/23/2014
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Very serious: True myocardial ischemia is very serious and life threatening and should receive immediate medical attention. There are numerous ways to treat it, recognizing it is most important. Typicallyconsists of burning chest pain or heaviness, sweating and anxiety; most often with exertion or heavy work. See doctor right away.
Answered 5/9/2014
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