Understanding the signs of heart attack

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Understanding the signs of heart attack

Heart attacks typically occur due to coronary heart condition or coronary arterial disease. It is a condition in where a waxy substance known as plaque is formed inside coronary arteries. The arteries supply oxygen-rich blood flow to your heart. The most common reason for heart attack is a serious spasm (tightening) of the coronary artery. The spasm stops blood flow to the arterial. Spasms can be seen in coronary arteries that aren't impacted by atherosclerosis.

Heart attacks can be connected with serious health issues like arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiac shock that can be life-threatening.

The most frequent warning signs for a heart attack both women and men are:

▪️ Pain in the chest or discomfort ▪️ Pain in the chest or discomfort


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