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ST elevation myocardial infarction

ST elevation myocardial infarction

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Symptoms

Weakness
Vomiting
Dizziness
Chest pain
Low blood pressure
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating ST elevation myocardial infarction
Nitroglycerin
3.7
29 reviews
Clopidogrel
3.5
8 reviews
Morphine
3.3
13 reviews
ACE inhibitor
Plavix
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Other treatments

Oxygen supplementation
Good blood sugar control

Tests

Cardiac enzymes
Electrocardiogram

Risk factors

Personal

Cocaine use
Cigarette smoking

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