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Myocardial Infarction, also known as heart attack, coronary thrombosis, or coronary occlusion is the sudden blocking of one or more of the coronary arteries. If the blocked artery involves an extensive area, the person may die. If not, there will still be necrosis of heart tissue and scarring, but other vessels may be able to take over for the damaged areas.
If a MI is suspected, it is imperative that the patient seeks medical ....
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.... Digitalis was found effective for treating abnormal heart rhythms and diuretics were found effective to remove water, which reduced hypertension. With these and many other treatments, cardiology became one of the most dramatic fields in medical history (Kenneth, 674).
Another big concern of cardiac patients is the prevention of a second heart attack. There are several tests that can be preformed to evaluate the condition of a patient. The docto ....
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