What medicine to take when having a myocardial infarction: hot topics and scientific guide on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the first aid and drug treatment of myocardial infarction (acute myocardial infarction) have become a hot topic on social media and health platforms. As the incidence of cardiovascular disease increases, the public's attention to emergency management during myocardial infarction has increased significantly. This article combines hot content from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to sort out drug selection and precautions during myocardial infarction, and presents key information in structured data.
1. Hot topics related to myocardial infarction in the past 10 days on the Internet

| keywords | Search popularity (index) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Myocardial infarction emergency medicine | 9,200 | Weibo, Zhihu |
| Nitroglycerin usage | 6,800 | Xiaohongshu, Douyin |
| Aspirin prevents myocardial infarction | 5,500 | Baidu Health, Tencent Medical Dictionary |
| Symptoms of myocardial infarction | 8,100 | WeChat public account |
| Post-myocardial infarction rehabilitation treatment | 4,300 | Station B, Kuaishou |
2. List of core drugs for myocardial infarction
According to the "China Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction" and international consensus, immediate drug treatment is required when a myocardial infarction occurs. The following are the key drugs and their functions:
| Drug name | Mechanism of action | Usage and dosage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirin | Inhibit platelet aggregation and prevent thrombus expansion | Chew 300mg | It is forbidden for those with allergies and avoid taking it with ibuprofen. |
| Nitroglycerin | Dilate coronary arteries and relieve chest pain | Take 0.5mg sublingually, repeat after 5 minutes | Disabled if blood pressure is lower than 90mmHg |
| clopidogrel | Combined with aspirin to enhance antiplatelet effect | Loading dose 300-600mg | Requires medical guidance for use |
| Beta blockers (such as metoprolol) | Reduce myocardial oxygen consumption | intravenously or orally | People with slow heart rate should use with caution |
3. Common misunderstandings among the public and popular science answers
1.Misunderstanding:"In case of myocardial infarction, you need to take Suxiao Jiuxin Pills immediately."
Answer:Suxiao Jiuxin Pill is effective for some angina pectoris, but aspirin and nitroglycerin are the first choices for myocardial infarction.
2.Misunderstanding:"There is no need to seek medical attention once chest pain subsides."
Answer:Even if symptoms are relieved, you still need to call 120 immediately, as myocardial infarction may progress to fatal arrhythmia.
4. Myocardial infarction prevention and long-term medication recommendations
In addition to emergency medications, long-term management requires a combination of the following medications:
| drug type | Representative medicine | purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Statins | Atorvastatin | Stabilize plaque and reduce blood lipids |
| ACEI/ARB | Enalapril, Valsartan | Improve cardiac remodeling |
| anticoagulants | Rivaroxaban | Anti-thrombosis in high-risk patients |
5. Summary
The choice of drugs during a myocardial infarction is directly related to the survival rate. The public needs to understand the correct usage of core drugs such as aspirin and nitroglycerin, and avoid common misunderstandings. Long-term prevention requires standardized medication under the guidance of a doctor and combined with a healthy lifestyle. If symptoms such as persistent chest pain and difficulty breathing occur, be sure to seek medical attention as soon as possible!
Note: The data in this article are synthesized from the National Health Commission’s guidelines, WHO recommendations and hot spot analysis across the Internet. They are for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific medication.
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