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Heart Attack

Each year almost 800,000 Americans have a heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart suddenly becomes blocked. Without the blood coming in, the heart can't get oxygen. If not treated quickly, the heart muscle begins to die. But if you do get quick treatment, you may be able to prevent or limit damage to the heart muscle. That's why it's important to know the symptoms of a heart attack and call 911 if you or someone else is having them. You should call, even if you are not sure that it is a heart attack.

The most common symptoms in men and women are:

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  1. Heart Attack (National Library of Medicine)  
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  2. Heart attack 
    Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring ... cells die. The medical term for this is myocardial infarction.
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  3. Thrombolytic therapy 
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  4. Acute coronary syndrome 
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  5. Being active after your heart attack 
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  6. Thrombolytic drugs for heart attack 
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  8. Heart attack first aid 
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    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000063.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Heart attack - what to ask your provider 
    A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of your heart muscle is blocked for a period of ... muscle is damaged. It is also called a myocardial infarction (MI). Angina is pain or pressure in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000231.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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