| Aspect | Myocardial Infarction | Cerebral Infarction |
| Common name | Heart attack | Stroke |
| Affected area | Heart muscle (myocardium) | Brain tissue |
| Blood Supply Affected | Coronary arteries supplying the heart | Cerebral arteries supplying the brain |
| Cause | · Blockage of a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus or embolus) | · Blockage (ischemic stroke) · Rupture (hemorrhagic stroke) in cerebral blood vessels |
| Symptoms | · Chest pain · Shortness of breath · Nausea · Lightheadedness · Cold sweats | · Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg · Confusion, · Trouble speaking · Severe headache |
| Pain Location | Often radiates to the left arm, shoulder, jaw, neck, or back | Symptoms may vary based on the affected area of the brain |
| Diagnosis | · (ECG or EKG) · Blood tests (troponin levels) · Angiography | · CT scan · MRI · Angiography |
| Treatment | · Medications (thrombolytics, antiplatelets) · Angioplasty · Stent placement · Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) | · Medications (clot-busting drugs, antiplatelets) · Rehabilitation · Lifestyle changes |
Difference between myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction
Let me share with you a difference between myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction.