What is myocardial ischemia?
The heart muscle requires oxygen and blood in order to pump and circulate oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. When the heart receives a reduced supply of oxygenated blood this is called myocardial ischemia. Chronic conditions such as hypertension may contribute to myocardial ischemia.
How do members experience myocardial ischemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myocardial ischemia*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for myocardial ischemia*
Who has myocardial ischemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 22 | |
| 70+ | 19 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 28 | |
| Female | 37 |