When an acute myocardial infarction occurs, the heart muscle undergoes necrosis and can lead to sudden death. It is important to be familiar with the symptoms of a myocardial infarction and to visit the hospital promptly when these symptoms appear in order to save lives.

According to the National Health Information Portal of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on the 25th, acute myocardial infarction refers to a condition where the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle suddenly become blocked due to various causes, preventing oxygen from reaching the heart and causing the heart muscle to necrotize. In the event of an acute myocardial infarction, some of the heart muscle may die permanently, leading to loss of function and potentially resulting in death, making it a fatal disease.

 

The main symptom of a myocardial infarction is chest pain. The pain typically appears in the center of the chest or around the sternum. Patients usually describe the pain as 'pressing on the chest,' 'squeezing,' or 'cutting like a knife.' The pain can also radiate to the left arm, neck, or jaw, which are areas above the navel.

Shortness of breath accompanied by consciousness problems is also a symptom of a myocardial infarction. When a myocardial infarction occurs, the patient becomes extremely anxious, restless, and may experience a decline in consciousness. Other symptoms include cold sweat, vomiting, stomach pain, and loss of appetite.

 

If a heart attack occurs, it is best to stay still and call 119 to be transported to a large hospital. It is not advisable to have vague expectations that symptoms will improve. It is also important to avoid wasting time by visiting private clinics, pharmacies, or oriental medicine clinics. To prevent myocardial necrosis, you should go to a hospital capable of performing primary coronary intervention as quickly as possible for treatment.

 

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency advised, "If severe chest pain persists for more than 30 minutes and is accompanied by cold sweat, there is a high likelihood of an acute myocardial infarction," and "It is important to promptly visit the hospital emergency room for an electrocardiogram and cardiac enzyme tests to make an accurate diagnosis."

 

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What are the symptoms?

It presses down on my chest

It seems like squeezing tightly.

It feels like carving with a knife.

 

I need to know the location of the pain.

Pain is in the area above the navel, such as the left arm, neck, and jaw.