Every year more than 12 thousand Portuguese suffer an acute myocardial infarction . Acute myocardial infarction occurs when one of the arteries in the heart becomes blocked by a clot , which causes part of the heart muscle to stop functioning due to cell death that lack of oxygen and nutrients. The treatment of acute myocardial infarction is an emergency and requires an intervention that allows unblocking the artery and thus saving the heart muscle. The most frequent therapy is a cardiac catheterization to unblock the artery. If you have had an acute myocardial infarction, depending on the disease severity and treatment performed, there may be sequelae that need to be followed up by your doctor. Follow your doctor advice You will need to take medication to prevent a new acute myocardial infarction. Additionally, it is essential to control possible risk factors , such as: Smoking; High cholesterol; Diabetes; Arterial hypertension. You must also maintain a healthy lifestyle . Author : José Ferreira Santos Learn more about acute myocardial infarction . Meet the cardioogy team from Hospital da Luz network. The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
