Core Condition

Heart Attack

Definition

Death of heart muscle, due to inadequate blood supply, that has resulted in all of the following evidence of acute myocardial infarction: typical clinical symptoms, new characteristic electrocardiographic changes, and the characteristic rise of cardiac enzymes or Troponins.

Claim Requirements

ECG changes showing new pathological Q waves
Elevated cardiac enzymes or Troponins recorded as a significant rise
Typical clinical symptoms (e.g. chest pain)

Exclusions

Other acute coronary syndromes
Angina without infarction

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