Q. Explain about Myocardial Infarction?

It is an initial acute phase of cardiovascular disease caused by the blockage of a coronary artery supplying blood to the. Heart shows the progression of this disease. Myocardial infarction generally occurs when fibrous plaques coalesce together with blood clots to result in complete blockage or stenosis in artery supplying oxygen and nutrients through blood to the heart. The heart tissue denied blood because of this blockage, ultimately dies as indicated in blue colour.

Persistently elevated blood lipids particularly LDL c, serum triglycerides, chronic hypertensiori and alterations in the balance between prostacyclins (a prostaglandin) and thromboxanes are most directly associated in the development of occlusion of an artery.

Myocardial infarction is a critical disease with high frequencies of morbidity and mortality. Both medical and dietary management play a crucial role in managing the condition, as well as, in preventing re-occurrence/death. Proper nutritional care is also imperative if the patient needs to be operated to improve his quality of life.