Pre-infarction: signs, treatment

The launched form of angina leads to the same result as the pre-infarction state. Signs are frequent pain in the chest, not stopping nitroglycerin.

Recognition of pre-infarction

At the slightest suspicion of the disease, you should immediately call an ambulance. It is very important to start treatment in time. So, the pre-infarction state, its signs are the following:

• The number of seizures is much greater than with angina pectoris;
• Pain is felt under the scapula, in the area of the collarbone, arms;
• The patient becomes restless;
• The usual medicines do not bring relief.

Atypical flow is characterized by weakness, dizziness, sleep disturbances, increased cyanosis, shortness of breath, but no pain sensations are observed. This type of condition is typical for people of older age. Abdominal syndrome is characterized by pain in the region of the left hypochondrium, burning, stitching pains, deterioration of the state during physical exertion, stressful conditions. After taking nitrate drugs, the patient feels relieved.

Causes of appearance

In a phenomenon such as a pre-infarction, the signs are similar to angina pectoris. The reasons can be hiding in the presence of bad habits, overdose of medicines, in excessive physical exertion, nervous stress. People with hypertension are more prone to this disease. Pre-infarction, the signs of which are determined by pain, last 3-21 days. Fatal cases that occur after a heart attack can be avoided by diagnosing the pre-infarction situation on time.

Your actions in the presence of these symptoms

At the slightest suspicion of the pre-infarction condition, the signs of which were described above, the patient is hospitalized in the inpatient department of cardiology, where he is provided with absolute rest and proper treatment. The patient is examined, causes are revealed. A diet is prescribed.

Pre-infarction. Signs, treatment

Even the initial stage of angina may in some cases be diagnosed as a pre-infarction. In such cases, the ECG shows changes in the rhythm of the heart, abnormalities in the T wave, and shifted segments. Non-occlusive seizures are considered as the beginning of a disease such as myocardial infarction. Often repeated seizures, especially their occurrence at rest, pose a great danger. The place of pain can vary, the patient has severe shortness of breath. Angina pectoris is stable and spontaneous in nature. The spontaneous form is characterized by the appearance of attacks at night or in the morning.

Therapeutic measures with pre-infarction

If a person is diagnosed with a "pre-infarction condition", the treatment is prescribed by a cardiologist. Factors such as individual characteristics of the organism, reaction to medications are taken into account. Typically, the treatment regimen includes anticoagulant drugs, as well as antispasmodic agents. The relief of pain attacks is performed by the intravenous infusion of nitroglycerin preparations. The patient is shown complete peace, compliance with the regime. Treatment is long-term. Upon its completion, it is recommended that the doctor be monitored, and that a regular check-up is carried out using an electrocardiogram.