What is relationship between oralcontraceptives and myocardial infarction?

risk is very low if youre mid twenties or younger, but gets higher as you age. that's why they say women over 35 should use them with caution. smoking also greatly increases risk.

Myocardinal infraction is a heart attack, damaging of the heart muscle

oral contraceptives increase your chance of blood clots, which can travel to your heart (heart attack) or your brain (stroke). Not such an issue when your young, but if your over 35 and/or smoke it can become an issue.

Tags

　　Narcolepsy 　　Nail Diseases 　　Myositis 　　Myopia 　　Myopathies 　　Myocardial Infarction 　　Myeloproliferative Disorders 　　Myelodysplastic Syndromes 　　Myasthenia Gravis 　　Muscular Dystrophy 　　Muscle Strain 　　Muscle Disorders

Related information

What is coronary occlusion acute,arterio-sclerotic cardio vascular disease and acute myocardial infarction?

1)a severe blockage in the heart. 2) a condition brought on by high cholesterol that blocks the veins and arteries leading to and from the heart.(commonly known as hardening of the arteries ) 3) ...

I need to know what exactly is circulatory collaspe caused by acute myocardial infarction . in plain english.?

I will do the best I can. I am sorry for your loss. Acute MI is a heart attack. Sometimes the heart muscle is so damaged that it can not beat any longer. Circulatory collapse is because with out t...

Can you use nicotine replacement therapy in the acute phase of a myocardial infarction?

I had a Myocardial Infarction in 2004 and whilst waiting for Angioplasty and Stenting I was allowed Nicotine gum (I only used it for a week then gave that up to) I haven't smoked since 12th Ju...

Where can I find a U.S. map showing demographics for myocardial infarction?

I would imagine that the Center of Disease Control (CDC) probably has this on file. Also, Dept of Health and Human Services might have something. Otherwise, try WebMD. This site has it all! Goo...

Why are trans-fatty acids avoided in the nutrition of myocardial infarction?

What are trans fatty acids? Trans fatty acids (trans fats) are made through hydrogenation to solidify liquid oils. Heating omega-6 oils such as corn oil to high temperatures creates trans fats....

I want to know about online advise about life after myocardial infarction, about span of medicines to be taken

Life after a MI can be just as normal as anything else. However, depending on the extent of the MI and the damage it may have caused it can be a lengthy process. There may be some rehabilitation ...

Why does short acting calsium channel blocker can cause myocardial infarction?

I'm pretty sure a calcium channel blocker is a med that slows the heart rate. So, lets say you give it to a person who doesn't need it.....it would slow the heart rate, and the coronari...

ELEVATED ESR test results means which diagnosis? Angina perctoris Myocardial infarction or some other problem

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a type of blood test commonly used to screen for the presence of inflammation. Because the ESR or 鈥渟ed rate鈥?is directly related to certain blood protein...