Many people did not even suspect the existence of such a problem. Alas, but a heart attack is a very real disease, which gives the patient a lot of trouble. You can be cured of a heart attack, the main thing is to recognize the disease in time and contact a specialist capable of prescribing an effective and appropriate treatment.
Causes of lung infarction
Infarction of the lung occurs as a result of blockage of the pulmonary artery by a thrombus. Emboli (they are also thromboses) can be formed in the body of any person. When the thrombus becomes large enough, it breaks away and clogs the vessel. Over time, the emboli resolve. If the clot encapsulates a small vessel, then unpleasant consequences can occur before it dissolves in the blood.
Strictly speaking, a lung infarction occurs because of a sudden jump in pressure in the pulmonary artery caused by clogged vessels. The main causes of heart attack can be considered the following:
- Vein thrombosis is one of the most common causes.
- Surgical interventions (especially cavitary surgery) predispose to the development of a heart attack.
- Very often, the disease is diagnosed in women who have experienced severe childbirth.
- Sometimes contraceptive hormones can contribute to the development of hemorrhagic lung infarction.
- The cause of the disease can also serve as heart failure.
Sometimes the disease develops after unsuccessful intravenous injections, because of which the vessels can be damaged.
The main symptoms and treatment of myocardial infarction
Symptoms of myocardial infarction differ depending on the size and number of blood clots blocked by thrombi. Important and concomitant diseases. The most common signs of the disease are:
- Suddenly, shortness of breath appears - an unkind sign. It can signal the development of a heart attack.
- Acceleration of the pulse or sudden slowing of the heartbeat is a common symptom of the disease.
- The pain in the chest should be careful. Especially if it is accompanied by a cough with blood.
- Noises in the lungs and the appearance on the neck of a pulsating wreath.
To treat a lung infarction is necessary under the supervision of a specialist. Often, drugs that dilute blood are prescribed. During treatment the patient should adhere to bed rest, try not to overexert himself.
Failure to follow the advice of a professional can lead to unpleasant consequences of a lung infarction:
- pneumonia;
- inflammation of the pleura;
- pulmonary edema .