What is Heart attack ???
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A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.
A heart attack is a medical emergency. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Without blood, tissue loses oxygen and dies.
Very common
More than 10 million cases per year (India)
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging often required
Treatable by a medical professional
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Critical: needs emergency care
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What is Heart attack ?
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- A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked.
- The blockage is most often a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).
- Sometimes, a plaque can rupture and form a clot that blocks blood flow.
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