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2. Myocardial infarction - Wikipedia

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   A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops in one of the coronary arteries of the heart, causing infarction (tissue death) to the heart muscle. [1] The most common symptom is retrosternal chest pain or discomfort that classically radiates to the left shoulder, arm, or jaw. [1]

3. I'm a heart surgeon and heart attack survivor. These are 6 ...

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   This is a classic symptom of a heart attack often shown in movies and TV dramas, but other warning signs can be more subtle, especially in women. Chest pressure It can feel like a tightness in the ...

4. Coronary ischemia - Wikipedia

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   Coronary arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. [5] Reduced blood flow to the heart associated with coronary ischemia can result in inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle. [6] When oxygen supply to the heart is unable to keep up with oxygen demand from the muscle, the result is the characteristic symptoms of coronary ...

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

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   The symptoms of heart attack can vary from person to person, and they also can differ between the sexes. ... A heart attack is caused by a lack of oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart’s muscle ...

6. Knowing These Surprising (and Subtle) Signs of a Heart Attack ...

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   “The most common symptom of a heart attack for women is chest pain or pressure,” explains Dr. Anderson. “But 40% of women having a heart attack will not experience chest pain.

7. Cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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   Cardiomyopathy is a group of primary diseases of the heart muscle. [1] Early on there may be few or no symptoms. [1] As the disease worsens, shortness of breath, feeling tired, and swelling of the legs may occur, due to the onset of heart failure. [1] An irregular heart beat and fainting may occur. [1]

8. 8 Real People Explain Exactly What Having a Heart Attack ...

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   While chest pain isn't the only heart attack sign, it's known as a common symptom for a reason. John Longoria was 64, attended annual physicals and didn't have any known risk factors when he had ...

9. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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   [60] [61] After the patient has been diagnosed, and myocardial infarction (heart attack) ruled out, the aspirin regimen may be discontinued, and treatment becomes that of support for the patient. [62] While medical treatments are important to address the acute symptoms of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, further treatment includes lifestyle changes. [63]