What are some causes of myocardial ischemia?
Conditions that can cause myocardial ischemia include:
- Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis). Plaques made up mostly of cholesterol build up on your artery walls and restrict blood flow.
- Blood clot. The plaques that develop in atherosclerosis can rupture, causing a blood clot.
- Coronary artery spasm.
How can you prevent myocardial ischemia?
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Quit smoking. Talk to your doctor about smoking cessation strategies.
- Manage underlying health conditions.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Exercise.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Decrease stress.
What are the different types of myocardial ischemia?
The three types of heart attacks are: ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) coronary spasm, or unstable angina.
What are signs and symptoms of ischemia?
Common symptoms of ischemia of the heart
- Chest pain or pressure, which may radiate to the back, arm, shoulder, neck, jaw or stomach.
- Limitations of physical abilities.
- Nausea with or without vomiting.
- Palpitations or irregular heart rhythms.
- Profuse sweating.
- Shortness of breath.
What are signs of ischemia on ECG?
The most common ECG sign of myocardial ischemia is flat or down-sloping ST-segment depression of 1.0 mm or greater. This report draws attention to other much less common, but possibly equally important, ECG manifestations of myocardial ischemia.
Where does ischemia occur?
It can happen in your brain, legs, and just about everywhere in between. You usually get ischemia because of a build-up or blockage in your arteries. What it feels like and how it affects you depends on where you get it. But it can lead to life-threatening problems like a heart attack or stroke.
What qualifies as ischemic heart disease?
Ischemic means that an organ (e.g., the heart) is not getting enough blood and oxygen. Ischemic heart disease, also called coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease, is the term given to heart problems caused by narrowed heart (coronary) arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.