Description:
A heart attack or acute
myocardial infarction(AMI) occurs when
the blood supply to a part of the heart muscle or myocardium is severely
limited or ceases. An AMI occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries that
supply blood to the heart muscle becomes blocked, usually because of
accumulation of lipid deposits called plaque. This article discusses signs and
symptoms of AMI, and outlines risk factors for coronary heart disease.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss signs and symptoms of AMI
- Identify risk factors for coronary heart disease
- Outline classification levels of lipoprotein profiles
Author(s):
George H. Roberts, EdD, MT(AMT)
Launched: 2004