Cardiovascular
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Sudden blockage of a heart artery causing muscle damage — a medical emergency.
Overview
Sudden blockage of a heart artery causing muscle damage — a medical emergency.
Also known as: mi, heart attack, stemi, nstemi, acute mi
In-depth guidance
A structured clinical overview of Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) — symptoms, red flags, causes, and care pathways — is being prepared by our clinical reviewers. In the meantime:
⚠ When to seek urgent care
Sudden severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, fainting, severe bleeding, or any rapidly worsening illness need urgent assessment. Call your local emergency number.