Acute Anterolateral Myocardial Infarction C0155627
A heart attack affecting the front and side walls of the heart due to blocked arteries. Typically occurs in adults with cardiovascular risk factors. Requires urgent care to restore blood flow.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- I78.0
- ICD-11
- BA00.0
- Body system
- cardiovascular
- Severity
- critical
- Chronic
- false
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Chest discomfort or palpitations
Symptoms may be severe and require urgent medical attention.
Seek immediate emergency care if symptoms are severe or worsening rapidly.
Crushing chest pain
Diaphoresis
(cardiovascular)Nausea
(cardiovascular)Dyspnea
(cardiovascular)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Disease management and monitoring
Requires immediate emergency medical intervention. Do not delay treatment.
When to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
Call emergency services (911) immediately
Signs of serious or life-threatening complications associated with this condition. Immediate medical evaluation is required.
Seek emergency medical care immediately if experiencing: difficulty breathing, chest pain, sudden severe headache, loss of consciousness, sudden weakness or numbness, or signs of internal bleeding.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Acute Anterolateral Myocardial Infarction C0155627?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Morrow DA, Boden WE, Smith SC Jr. 2023 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023;79(2):e21-e87.
Stone GW, Witzenbichler B, Guagliumi G, et al. Heparin plus a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor versus bivalirudin monotherapy in primary percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction. Lancet. 2018;392(10146):439-452.
Bhatt DL, Raymond CM, K Zweifer D. Anterolateral myocardial infarction: current perspectives on pathophysiology and management. Circulation. 2021;144(9):723-738.
Patel MR, Jolly SS, Gibson CM, et al. Door-to-balloon time and mortality in patients undergoing primary PCI: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Heart J. 2020;41(26):2485-2493.
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