To determine: The “atypical” in Person X.'s symptoms.
Concept introduction: Myocardial infarction, generally known as heart attack, occurs when the flow of blood is reduced or stops to any part of the heart. This will result in damage to the heart muscles. The common cause of myocardial infarction is atherosclerotic rupturing. Plaques can rupture, and it will promote the blood clot formation, which blocks the artery.
To determine: The way by which atypical symptoms affect Person X.'s treatment and prognosis.
Concept introduction: Myocardial infarction, generally known as heart attack, occurs when the flow of blood is reduced or stops to any part of the heart. This will result in damage to the heart muscles. The common cause of myocardial infarction is atherosclerotic rupturing. Plaques can rupture, and it will promote the blood clot formation, which blocks the artery.
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