Myocardial Infarction
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A myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is interrupted, which damages the tissue from lack of oxygen. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.
Warning signs: pain or tightness in the chest that may spread to the arm, neck, or jaw, cold sweats, shortness of breath, and nausea; in some people the symptoms are less typical.
When should you seek help? With intense or prolonged chest pain, the right thing to do is to go to an emergency department immediately.
Which specialist provides follow-up? After the acute phase, the cardiologist and the internist support the recovery and the evaluation of heart risk factors.
Data on 4,558 doctors who treat myocardial infarction
Which specialist treats myocardial infarction?
A myocardial infarction is an emergency requiring immediate attention from a cardiologist or an emergency medicine physician. An internal medicine physician can provide follow-up care afterward. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in myocardial infarction
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Frequently asked questions
What is myocardial infarction?
A myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is interrupted, which damages the tissue from lack of oxygen. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.
Which doctor treats myocardial infarction?
A myocardial infarction is an emergency requiring immediate attention from a cardiologist or an emergency medicine physician. An internal medicine physician can provide follow-up care afterward. Find these specialists.