Myocardial Infarction: Cardiovascular Disease Overview

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, affects around one million people per year. It predominantly impacts elderly individuals over 50, with young men being three times more prone than young women. People with a family history of the condition or previous incidents are at higher risk, suggesting a genetic component to its inheritance. Cultural beliefs influence perceptions and treatment; older adults often view it as fate, while younger individuals attribute it to lifestyle choices. These beliefs can impact treatment adherence, complicating management efforts. Myocardial infarction carries societal implications due to the cost of medical equipment required for effective treatment. Misinterpretation of symptoms like loss of consciousness can delay necessary interventions. Additionally, in some legal contexts, myocardial infarction may be classified as an injury rather than a disease, affecting workplace compensation policies. Effective management and early intervention are crucial, considering patient history and family background, to prevent severe complications such as heart block or rhythm disturbances.

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Summary
The chosen cardiovascular disease is Myocardial infarction (MI) which is commonly
known as heart attack. This disease is often referred as acute in nature due to sudden change in
flow of blood to the heart in humans. Myocardial infarction is very serious and life-threatening
condition which can cause death. The cause of this disease is blood clot. The common symptoms
of this disease are chest pain and heart burn (Lopes et al., 2016). This disease occurs to one
million people per year. The Myocardial infarction disease mostly occurs in elderly people aged
over 50 years and above. The young men are prone to Myocardial infarction disease three time
more than young women. People with history of Myocardial infarction disease are also prone to
this disease more often. The Myocardial infarction disease is also genetically inheritable to
offspring. The cultural beliefs of Myocardial infarction disease among people are different from
each other. Elderly people over aged 50 years and above believe that their old age is the main
reason behind the Myocardial infarction disease. They believe that death is determined by God
and thus this disease has occurred due to old age. The young people believe that due to unhealthy
lifestyle and stress the Myocardial infarction disease occurs. They also believe that genetically
they have inherited Myocardial infarction disease from their elders. Women beliefs their
husbands do not help them in household chore that is why they suffer from Myocardial infarction
disease. These aspects affect the treatment and management of Myocardial infarction disease as
people’s belief exists for long. Sometimes they do not want to come out from their belief and
misconceptions. Old age people do not want treatment as they think that this is their fate decided
by God and thus they do not want to get treatment. However, young men and women think their
lifestyle is the reason behind Myocardial infarction disease and thus they think that living a
healthy and stress free life will help them. The people with history of Myocardial infarction

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disease or genetically inherited believe that they cannot be cured as this is their fate. These are
the aspects of their thinking and belief that they do not want to get treatment and management.
The treatment and management of Myocardial infarction disease affects the society as the
equipments used in treatment are expensive. The general symptoms such as loss of
consciousness are often misunderstood by the people and they do not get treatment. The
Myocardial infarction disease can sometimes contribute to legal implications. The Myocardial
infarction is a disease as per common law however can be referred to as an injury. This can be a
serious issue in workplaces where it may come under the compensation policy or may not come.
The treatment and management of Myocardial infarction disease may cause complications to
develop including heart block or disturbances of heart rhythms in patients (Heart Attack:
Myocardial Infarction (MI) - Your Guide to Recovery | California Pacific Medical Center.,
2018). Therefore, Myocardial infarction disease is a serious disease and it needs attention very
early as it can cause death. The disease should also take into account the previous history and
previous family history of patients to give proper treatment and management.

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