Myocardial Infarction: Difference between revisions

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* Rhythm dysturbances (in particular increasing prevalnce of ventricular ectopia, ventricular tachycardia, AV block)
* Rhythm dysturbances (in particular increasing prevalnce of ventricular ectopia, ventricular tachycardia, AV block)


===Risk assessment of ischemia===
===Risk assessment of Cardiovascular disease===
The narrowing of the coronary artery leading to a myocardial infarction, usually develops over several years. An increased risk of myocardial infarction can be estimated using [http://www.escardio.org/initiatives/prevention/prevention-tools/SCORE-Risk-Charts.htm SCORE system] which is developed by the European Society of cardiology (ESC). As shown in the figue, the most important risk factors for myocardial infarction are:
The narrowing of the coronary artery leading to a myocardial infarction, usually develops over several years. An increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which may lead to a myocardial infarction or stroke, can be estimated using [http://www.escardio.org/initiatives/prevention/prevention-tools/SCORE-Risk-Charts.htm SCORE system] which is developed by the European Society of cardiology (ESC).  
As shown in the figure, the most important risk factors for myocardial infarction are:
*Male sexe
*Male sexe
*Smoking
*Smoking
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*Hypercholesterolemia
*Hypercholesterolemia


===Risk assessment of ischemia===
An [[Exercise Testing|exercise test]] such as a bicycle or treadmilltest, may be usefull in detecting myocardial ischemia after exercise.<cite>accexercise</cite> In such a test, a continuous ECG registration is performed during exercise. The ST-segment, blood pressure asnd clinical status of the patient (i.e. chest complaints) are monitorered during and after the test.
An [[Exercise Testing|exercise test]] such as a bicycle or treadmilltest, may be usefull in detecting myocardial ischemia after exercise.<cite>accexercise</cite> In such a test, a continuous ECG registration is performed during exercise. The ST-segment, blood pressure asnd clinical status of the patient (i.e. chest complaints) are monitorered during and after the test.