wiffleball 4,617 Posted July 22, 2018 Friends Mom had one. You never hear that about any other medical condition. Tumors are always some sort of citrus fruit and heart attacks are either minor or massive. Just wondering how thats determined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted July 22, 2018 Friends Mom had one. You never hear that about any other medical condition. Tumors are always some sort of citrus fruit and heart attacks are either minor or massive. Just wondering how thats determined. It's not a real medical term, but in layspeak a massive heart attack is one that involves a large portion of the heart muscle, and may lead to cardiac arrest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,617 Posted July 22, 2018 , and may lead to cardiac arrest. What if she's a first time offender? Any chance of a ticket for a desk appearance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted July 22, 2018 I think its like a vicious assault or a senseless killing. Just a meaningless word people put in for effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted July 22, 2018 I think its like a vicious assault or a senseless killing. Just a meaningless word people put in for effect. Also, whenever they give a patient's condition, terms like critical, etc. have no strict definition. Sometimes I admit inmates to the hospital. Half the time they faking something like chest pain to get a field trip away from prison. You aren't supposed to ask their crime, but you can tell they did something bad if their legs are shackled and they are chaperoned by two cops. Regardless, I always list their condition as "guarded". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,617 Posted July 22, 2018 I remember I've had a couple of 'cardiac events'. That sounds like a fuucking charity fundraiser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted July 22, 2018 I would think anything that damages the heart would be "massive" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted July 23, 2018 I would think anything that damages the heart would be "massive"Nah, there are minor heart attacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites