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A heart attack is when blood vessels that supply blood to the heart are blocked, preventing enough oxygen from getting to the heart. The heart muscle dies or becomes permanently damaged. |
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Symptoms
Chest pain is a major symptom of heart attack. You may feel the pain in only one part of your body, or it may move fr...
Causes
Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring b...
Tests
A heart attack is a medical emergency. If you have symptoms of a heart attack, seek immediate medical help.
Treatments
If you had a heart attack, you will need to stay in the hospital, possibly in the intensive care unit (ICU). You wil...
Risk Factors
Some scientists believe that stress and anger can contribute to the development of coronary artery disease. Stress in...
Prevention
Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise routine. Lose weight if you are overweight.If you have one or more ri...
Doctor Specialties
Immediately call your local emergency number(such as 911) if you have symptoms of a heart attack.
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