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Heart Attack : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Thrombus

Causes Overview Articles

Heart attack
Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 23, 2009
Heart Attack
Experienced emergency care personnel can usually diagnose a heart attack simply by looking at the patient. To confirm this diagnosis, they talk with the patient, check heart rate and blood pressure, perform an electrocardiogram, and take a blood s...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial infarctions are generally caused by severe coronary artery disease. Most myocardial infarctions are caused by blood clots that form on atherosclerotic plaque.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Heart Attack
Heart attacks are generally caused by severe coronary artery disease. Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots that form on atherosclerotic plaque.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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