Heart Attack
A heart attack occurs most often as a result of coronary artery disease. Because of a buildup of plague in the artery, blood flow is blocked to one section of the heart. If left untreated, this can cause permanent damage. Heart attacks can be treated, and the most successful recovery occurs if treatment begins within an hour of the attack. There are also some warning signs you can recognize before an attack occurs. Learn more about how to spot a heart attack and improve your chances as well as what to do to help a victim.
Most Recent
- Do You Know the Signs? The Heart Attack Symptoms That Women Can Have
Heart attacks are serious concerns for women. About 50 percent of heart attack deaths are women, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. But the symptoms that a woman may have can be different from "traditional" signs. Knowing the differences can help save a life. - How to Recognize a Heart Attack
Do you know what the warning signs of a heart attack are? Find out how to recognize them and how to respond. - Can Low Back Pain Be the Sign of a Heart Attack?
Can low back pain be the sign of a heart attack ? Read on to understand more about back pain, heart attacks and what kind of back pain is seen in a heart attack. - An Overview of Anterior Myocardial Infarction
When a specific coronary artery is significantly blocked and fails to deliver oxygen to a particular area of the heart, cell death can occur. Find out what an anterior myocardial infarction is and how it is recognized and treated. - What Happens During a Myocardial Infarction?
Learn about what happens during a myocardial infarction. How is the blood flow to the heart stopped, and what causes it? - Difference Between Angina and a Heart Attack
Angina and heart attacks are both symptoms of compromised cardiac function but there are key differences. This article explains the difference between angina and a heart attack. - Understanding What Happens During Cardiac Arrest
What happens during cardiac arrest? When the heart stops, the body's organs, including the brain, are deprived of oxygen. Learn the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest, as well as how cardiac arrest effects the other organs in the body. - Emergency Treatment Options for Heart Attacks
A heart attack can be a scary and life threatening experience. Learn about emergency treatments for heart attacks. - The Significance of Jaw Pain During a Heart Attack and Implications
When experiencing a heart attack, chest pain may not be the only indication that something is wrong. Some may even experience pain in the lower jaw or teeth. The significance of jaw pain and heart attacks can not be dismissed because this may be the only warning sign in some patients.
(1 of 3)