What is a heart Attack?
A heart attack is a blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle usually caused by blocked arteries with a buildup from cholesterol.
What does it do to the body?
With damage from the heart muscle from the blocked arteries, the heart muscle begins to die and scar tissue forms instead. With further damage, a heartattack can lead to heart failure which may lead to death.
Treatment
A heart attack can be treated with medication or surgery. In slight conditions, medication may be the right path, however in extreme situations a coronary artery bypass surgery is necessary. This used to be treated by using a stent; a tube like support put inside a blood vessel or artery, but as time grew, we have the option of surgery.
What eLse can we know abOut heart attacks?
Heart attacks are common depending on age, diet, weight, and cholesterol levels. A heart attack can also be called myocardial infarction (MI). After a heart attack arteries became narrow and blood cannot flow as well. Heart pumping lessens after the heartattack.
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