What is a Heart Attack? When the blood supply to the heart is blocked, it’s called a heart attack. Each year, more than one million Americans suffer from heart attacks. Myocardial infarctions (MI) are heart attacks. “Myo” is a muscle, “cardinal”, refers to the heart and “infarction” is when tissue dies due to a shortage of blood. This can cause permanent damage to your heart muscle. Heart Attack Symptoms Heart attacks can be characterized by the following symptoms: Feelings of discomfort, pressure, heaviness or tightness in your chest, arm, or below your…
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