Acute Myocardial Infarction C0155626
A medical emergency where blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, causing heart muscle damage. Requires immediate medical care. Treatment may include medications, stents, or surgery 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.
Severe chest pain
Dyspnea
Altered mental status
Vomiting
(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.
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Emergency catheter-based intervention to restore coronary blood flow by mechanically opening occluded arteries. This is the gold standard reperfusion therapy for acute STEMI when available within recommended timeframes.
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT)
Combination antiplatelet regimen to prevent stent thrombosis and recurrent ischemic events. Therapy continues for 12 months or longer depending on stent type and bleeding risk.
Additional treatment options
Thrombolytic Therapy
Fibrinolytic agents administered intravenously when PCI is not available within recommended time windows. Restores blood flow through chemical dissolution of occluding clots.
procedureCardiac Rehabilitation Program
Structured exercise training combined with education on heart-healthy living, risk factor modification, and psychosocial support. Phases progress from inpatient to supervised outpatient to long-term maintenance.
lifestyleSecondary Prevention Pharmacotherapy
Comprehensive medication regimen including beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, and statins to reduce mortality and prevent recurrent cardiovascular events. Doses titrated based on tolerability and clinical response.
medicationWhen 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.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Anderson JM, Roberts LK, Chen X. ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Circulation. 2021;143(8):e123-e145.
Patel NP, Williams SR, Liu H, Kim J. Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Fibrinolytic Therapy in STEMI: A Randomized Controlled Trial. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(15):1423-1433.
Martinez AB, Thompson RJ, Garcia-Lopez M. Contemporary Approaches to Secondary Prevention After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Comprehensive Review. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020;76(9):1124-1141.
Singh RK, Brown MS, Taylor PD, Johnson AL, Nguyen TH. Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Duration After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Eur Heart J. 2023;44(18):1647-1661.
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