Prodromal Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction: Causes of Sudden Onset and Treatment

It is called the silent grim reaper because the blood vessels leading to the heart gradually become blocked, causing the heart muscle to necrose little by little; this disease is called myocardial infarction.

It is known as the number one cause of sudden death and is a frightening disease. Because the heart is an important part of the body that supplies blood, blood supply must flow smoothly.

Today, I will explain in detail the causes of acute myocardial infarction, prodromal symptoms of myocardial infarction, diagnostic methods, treatment methods, and prevention methods.

About 90% of cases are caused by atherosclerosis, and it develops in people who have had high blood pressure or diabetes for a long time, smokers, or patients with high cholesterol.

In cold winter, changes in temperature due to the difference between day and night can cause blood vessels to constrict or blood pressure to rise sharply, so prodromal symptoms of myocardial infarction may appear.

Blood flow to the heart becomes increasingly blocked for various reasons and adversely affects the heart muscle, and in severe cases, it can lead to death, so caution is needed.

Prodromal symptoms of myocardial infarction include chest pain that lasts for more than 30 minutes, and this pain can spread not only to the chest but also to the shoulders and arms.

In addition, there is a high possibility of symptoms such as cold sweats, nausea, and dizziness, so treatment should begin before more serious symptoms appear.

In severe cases, the heart's function drops rapidly, causing shortness of breath and severe arrhythmia, which increases the likelihood of a heart attack.

Even if prodromal symptoms of myocardial infarction appear and early treatment is performed, the mortality rate reaches 5 to 10%, so if symptoms last more than 10 minutes, the procedure should be performed quickly.

The sooner the procedure is performed, the longer the heart muscle can be preserved, so it is most important not to miss the golden time.

At present, angina can be identified in advance through tests such as echocardiography and vascular CT, and drug treatment and cardiovascular angioplasty are mainly performed.

To prevent the disease, it is good to maintain healthy lifestyle habits in daily life, and to consistently establish aerobic exercise and a balanced diet.

It is best to avoid foods that are too salty or stimulating as much as possible, and to consume enough vegetables and fruits that contain a variety of nutrients.

It is also good to quickly relieve the stress gained from daily life through your own methods of release, such as sufficient rest and hobbies.

Above all, when the weather gets colder, the temperature changes rapidly, causing blood vessels to constrict and putting strain on the heart, which makes it highly likely to develop into a heart attack.

On cold days, it is best to avoid outdoor activities as much as possible, and if you must go out, it is good to wear thermal underwear and similar layers.

If you are staying indoors and then go outside, it is also one way to briefly acclimate to the temperature in a relatively cooler place such as the entrance or hallway.