I24.8: Other forms of acute ischaemic heart disease

Acute Ischaemic Heart Disease, classified under ICD-10 code I24.8, refers to a variety of conditions characterized by a sudden reduction in blood flow to the heart. This can be due to numerous causes such as blockage of the heart's blood vessels by a blood clot or the spasm of these blood vessels. When this happens, the heart muscle doesn't receive enough oxygen, and if the blockage is not rapidly resolved, the affected part of the heart begins to die. Common signs and symptoms of this disease can vary but often include chest pain or discomfort, which may travel to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw, shortness of breath, sweatiness, and feeling unwell. Symptoms can occur at any time but are most common when the heart is under increased workload, like during physical activity or stress. The progression of the disease can lead to complications like heart failure, irregular heart rhythms, or even death if not promptly addressed.