What does AMI mean in MEDICAL

Common symptoms associated with AMI include chest pain or discomfort, discomfort in other areas of the upper body, shortness of breath, light-headedness, nausea, and breaking out into a cold sweat.

Medical professionals can diagnose AMI by running tests such as an electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram (ECHO), cardiac enzyme tests, and angiography.

Treatment options for AMI vary depending on factors such as severity of symptoms and patient medical history. Common treatments for AMI include medications to break up blocked arteries or restore normal blood flow, restorative surgery, lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and eating healthier diets, or angioplasty.

The long-term effects from an episode of AMI depend on how well it was treated at time of diagnosis and how much damage was done to the heart muscle. Possible long-term effects include decreased exercise tolerance levels due to reduced function in damaged muscle tissue, risk for developing an irregular heartbeat, increased risk for future coronary events or stroke, changes in lifestyle such as quitting smoking and avoiding stressors that may trigger future episodes of MI.

It is recommended that anyone who has experienced chest pain "at rest," shortness of breath during physical activity or difficulty breathing at night should be screened for potential signs or symptoms related to Acute Myocardial Infarct (AMI). People who are at higher risk are those who have any type of cardiovascular disease including diabetes mellitus; high blood cholesterol levels; obesity; family history; sedentary lifestyle; poor nutrition; smoking; alcohol abuse; and hypertension.