Cardiac conditions

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What is a STEMI?
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction; complete coronary artery blockage causing heart muscle death with ST elevation on ECG. Requires emergency treatment.
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What is an NSTEMI?
Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction; partial coronary artery blockage with heart muscle damage (elevated troponin) but no ST elevation on ECG.
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What is angina?
Chest pain from temporary reduced blood flow to the heart
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What is a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Heart muscle death due to prolonged lack of oxygen
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What is atherosclerosis?
Buildup of fatty plaques in arteries
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What is a stroke?
Brain injury due to lack of blood flow (ischaemic) or bleeding (haemorrhagic). Often linked to atherosclerosis or hypertension.
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What is hyperlipidemia?
High blood lipid levels (e.g.
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How are hyperlipidemia
atherosclerosis
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