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2. Myocardial infarction - Wikipedia

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   Myocardial infarction; Other names: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart attack: A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, causing catastrophic thrombus formation, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream to the heart muscle.

3. 3 Surprising 'Mini Heart Attack' Symptoms Most People Miss - AOL

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   “Some of the signs [of a ‘mini heart attack’] are chest pain, loss of breath, sweating or feeling sick,” Dr. Segal says. There are also more surprising signs that both doctors say people ...

4. Heart Attacks: What Women Need to Know About Their Risks ...

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   In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) notes that 80% of early deaths due to heart attack or stroke can be prevented by reducing tobacco use, eating a healthy diet, and increasing physical ...

5. 5 things this ER doctor would like you to start doing - AOL

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   Warning signs of a heart attack include chest pain, shortness of breath and sudden pain in the arm, back, neck or jaw. For stroke, remember the acronym BE FAST. B is for balance, or having trouble ...

6. Coronary thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Coronary thrombosis is defined as the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart.This blood clot may then restrict blood flow within the heart, leading to heart tissue damage, or a myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack.

7. Stroke - Wikipedia

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   With the availability of treatments that can reduce stroke severity when given early, many now prefer alternative terminology, such as "brain attack" and "acute ischemic cerebrovascular syndrome" (modeled after heart attack and acute coronary syndrome, respectively), to reflect the urgency of stroke symptoms and the need to act swiftly.