What does ischemia mean on a stress test?
Ischemia is a condition in which the blood flow (and thus oxygen) is restricted or reduced in a part of the body. Cardiac ischemia is the name for decreased blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle.
How are beta-blockers anti ischemic?
Abstract. In myocardial ischemia beta-blockers reduce myocardial oxygen demand, improve flow toward ischemic regions, and have mild antiplatelet and antiarrhythmic effects. These agents are effective in chronic stable angina and unstable angina.
What is first line treatment for MI?
The pain of myocardial infarction is usually severe and requires potent opiate analgesia. Intravenous diamorphine 2.5–5 mg (repeated as necessary) is the drug of choice and is not only a powerful analgesic but also has a useful anxiolytic effect.
Why do we give beta-blockers after MI?
Patients at low risk for cardiogenic shock should be started on a beta-blocker in-hospital to reduce the risk of reinfarction and angina; this is applicable for most patients with an MI.
Why is Asa given for MI?
Aspirin is now widely accepted as an essential component in the early treatment of acute MI. The giving of aspirin by a health professional on first contact with a patient who has chest pain and who is suspected to have a MI or acute coronary syndrome is therefore recommended,6,7 and has become accepted practice.
What is MI protocol?
Emergency department acute MI protocol that yields a targeted clinical examination and a 12-lead ECG within 10 minutes and a door-to-needle time that is less than 30 minutes.
Why is heparin given for MI?
The roles of heparin and warfarin in reducing morbidity and mortality after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are reviewed. Full-dose i.v. heparin, with or without thrombolytic therapy, is indicated for the prevention of reinfarction and thromboembolism after AMI.
Why is clopidogrel given for MI?
Clopidogrel reduces the risk of death and cardiovascular complications in patients with symptomatic atherosclerotic disease, in the setting of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and in patients with unstable angina or non-STEMI.
How do you treat ischemia naturally?
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.