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Bookmark or Share- What is a Heart Attack? | American Heart AssociationA heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. It’s a circulation problem. With sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating.
- Heart attack - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicA heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced or blocked. The blockage is usually due to a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances in the heart (coronary) arteries.
- Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery | cdc.govA heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of heart attack.
- Heart Attack: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMDA heart attack happens when something blocks the blood flow to your heart so it can’t get the oxygen it needs. It’s a medical emergency. Call 911 right away at the first sign of any...
- Heart attack - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicTreatment. Self care. Coping and support. Preparing for your appointment. Diagnosis. Ideally, a health care provider should screen you during regular checkups for risk factors that can lead to a heart attack. A heart attack is often diagnosed in an emergency setting.
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