Heart Attack: Warning Signs, Emergency Meds & Diet

Heart attack symptoms can mimic indigestion or involve numbness in the arms. Immediate access to emergency drugs and long-term adherence to a myocardial infarction diet are vital for post-attack survival.

The Diet for a Myocardial Infarction Patient

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Chelsea Flahive, RDN, LD

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, can happen at any moment. These occur when inadequate blood flow or a lack of oxygen damages the heart muscle. Diet also plays an important role in reducing the risk for a myocardial infarction.

Chelsea Flahive is a registered dietitian nutritionist and licensed dietitian with a passion for health and wellness, weight management and disease prevention. She received a Bachelor of Science in human nutrition, foods and exercise from Virginia Tech and completed her dietetic internship through the University of Delaware. Flahive is completing a certificate of training in weight management through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.