Myo·car·di·al
adj.
Myo translates to muscle (Ancient Greek: Mus or Mys), while cardia/cardio translates to heart (Ancient Greek: Kardia)
A myocardial rupture is a laceration or the tearing of any part of the heart. It is a quite rare, and usually fatal complication of myocardial infarction (heart attacks).
It accounts for roughly 1/4th of all deaths caused (indirectly) by myocardial infarction.[1]
Showing posts with label Heart Attack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heart Attack. Show all posts
Monday, 26 November 2012
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Broken Heart Syndrome
"Due to problems on the tracks, the train leaving at 8.43 AM to Amsterdam Schiphol will not depart."
Wait, what? ..But I have an exam on Immunology in an hour!
My heart skipped a beat in surprise, and after this, my BPM skyrocketed in response to the stress hormones released by my kidneys. For one moment, I thought the NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen / Dutch Railways) would choke the life out of my poor beating heart.
Wait, what? ..But I have an exam on Immunology in an hour!
My heart skipped a beat in surprise, and after this, my BPM skyrocketed in response to the stress hormones released by my kidneys. For one moment, I thought the NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen / Dutch Railways) would choke the life out of my poor beating heart.
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| Heart Attack Level: NS. One day, the NS will choke the life out of someone's heart. |
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