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Heart attack
Also called: myocardial infarction
OVERVIEW
SYMPTOMS
TREATMENTS
SPECIALISTS
All
Supportive care
Medication
Medical procedure
Therapies
Surgery
Treatment depends on severity
Treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and cardiac rehabilitation to medications, stents, and bypass surgery.
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
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Acute coronary syndrome
Any condition brought on by a sudden reduction or blockage of blood flow to the heart.
Atherosclerosis
The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls.
Prediabetes
A condition in which blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes.
Metabolic syndrome
A cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Fatty liver disease
An increased buildup of fat in the liver.
High blood pressure
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
Coronary artery disease
Damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels.
Embolic stroke
A blockage of blood supply to part of the brain caused by a clot or debris (embolus).
Transient ischemic attack
A brief stroke-like attack that, despite resolving within minutes to hours, still requires immediate medical attention to distinguish from an actual stroke.
Arterial embolism
A serious condition that occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow in an artery.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
Gallstones
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Congestive heart failure
A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
Atrial fibrillation
An irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow.
Hyperlipidemia
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Acid reflux
A digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining.
Cardiac arrest
Sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.
Obesity
A disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems.
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