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Question
Hello doctor,
Can you tell me if myocardial ischemia is dangerous? Do I need surgery or hospitalization for treatment? What are the steps of treatment? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Xuan Thanh - Cardiology Center, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is myocardial ischemia dangerous? The doctor would like to answer as follows:
Myocardial ischemia (also known as myocardial ischemia) is a disease that occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced, causing the heart not to receive enough blood. Oxygen is required for the contraction of the blood. Reduced blood flow to the heart is the result of a partial or complete blockage of the branches of a heart artery (coronary artery). Myocardial ischemia reduces the pumping ability of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle, in many cases leading to arrhythmias and myocardial infarction. A sudden blockage of a coronary artery can cause a heart attack.
Some patients with ischemic heart disease have no symptoms. However, when signs and symptoms do appear, the most common is pain in the chest area, usually the left side of the body (angina). In female, elderly, or diabetic patients, symptoms of ischemic heart disease may be more recognizable, including:
Neck or jaw pain. Shoulder or arm pain. Fast heart beat. Shortness of breath when exercising. Nausea and vomiting. Sweat a lot. Tired. In case of suspected myocardial ischemia, you should visit a Cardiology specialist soon for a definitive diagnosis, thereby having an appropriate treatment plan.
If you still have questions about myocardial ischemia, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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