MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION Sample Clauses

The 'MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION' clause defines the term 'myocardial infarction,' commonly known as a heart attack, within the context of the agreement. It typically outlines the specific medical criteria or diagnostic standards that must be met for an event to be classified as a myocardial infarction, such as evidence from electrocardiograms, blood tests, or clinical symptoms. By providing a clear and precise definition, this clause ensures that all parties have a mutual understanding of what constitutes a myocardial infarction, which is essential for determining eligibility for benefits, coverage, or obligations under the contract.
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. Illness consisting in the death of part of the heart muscle as a consequence of a deficient blood flow to the area. The diagnosis must be backed-up by new and relevant changes in the electrocardiogram (EKG), and an increase in the levels of cardiac enzymes.
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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. Death of a part of the cardiac muscle following insufficient blood flow to that specific area. This necrosis must be recent and the diagnosis must be confirmed by a medical specialist and clearly attested through all the below-mentioned criteria: a) History of typical thoracic pain (precordialgia); b) Recent electrocardiographic changes, specific to myocardial infarction; c) Elevation of cardiac enzymes specific to infarction, troponins or other biochemical markers.
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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. (First Heart Attack of specific severity) I. The first occurrence of heart attack or myocardial infarction, which means the death of a portion of the heart muscle as a result of inadequate blood supply to the relevant area. The diagnosis for Myocardial Infarction should be evidenced by all of the following criteria: i. A history of typical clinical symptoms consistent with the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (For e.g. typical chest pain) ii. New characteristic electrocardiogram changes iii. Elevation of infarction specific enzymes, Troponins or other specific biochemical markers. II. The following are excluded: i. Other acute Coronary Syndromes ii. Any type of angina pectoris iii. A rise in cardiac biomarkers or Troponin T or I in absence of overt ischemic heart disease OR following an intra-arterial cardiac procedure.
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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. Heart Attack of specific severity)
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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. The assessment of ischaemia after myocardial infarction is more complex than that undertaken in an elective setting. There are additional issues to consider such as the assessment of bystander disease that is seen in up to 40% of patients, and the impact of myocardial scarring.
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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. The diagnosis of myocardial infarction implies permanent damage of a part of the hearth muscle occurred due to clogging of a blood vessel and stoppage of supply of blood to the part of the heart muscle, with the confirmed episode of chest pain, new electrocardiographic changes with increased level of cardiac enzymes.
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