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2. Angina - Wikipedia

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   Worsening angina attacks, sudden-onset angina at rest, and angina lasting more than 15 minutes are symptoms of unstable angina (usually grouped with similar conditions as the acute coronary syndrome). As these may precede a heart attack, they require urgent medical attention and are, in general, treated similarly to heart attacks. [8]

3. Precordial catch syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Treatment is usually via reassurance, as the pain generally resolves without any specific treatment. Occasionally it goes away after a couple of breaths. [1] The pain is agitated by expansion and contraction of the chest. Taking a deep breath and allowing the rib cage to fully expand can relieve the pain, however it will feel unpleasant initially.

4. What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure? - AOL

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   A sudden, unexpected loss of heart function also results in a sudden loss of breathing and consciousness. ... of a heart attack is a spasm caused by tobacco or possibly illicit drugs, such as ...

5. What Does a Heart Attack Really Look Like? & Other ... - AOL

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   A heart attack is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that can lead to cardiac arrest or death. Heart attacks are common, too, with an estimated 805,000 people in the United States ...

6. 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.

7. What Causes a Heart Attack? - AOL

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   Most heart attacks are caused by atherosclerosis. Other causes include a blood clot that travels from elsewhere, a spasm, or a tear in a coronary artery. ... a spasm, or a tear in a coronary ...

8. Coronary ischemia - Wikipedia

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   A heart attack can cause arrhythmias, as well as permanent damage to the heart muscle. [25] Coronary ischemia resulting from coronary artery disease also increases the risk of developing heart failure. [10] Most cases of heart failure result from underlying coronary artery disease. [10]

9. How Long Does a Heart Attack Last? Cardiologists Explain

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   Indeed, the survival rate for heart attacks for people hospitalized because of heart attacks ranges from 90% to 97%. While it's true that prompt treatment can prevent death and lasting impacts ...