A heart attack occurs when cardiac muscle tissue is damaged or dies because of a prolonged blockage in one or more coronary arteries.
A heart attack is when heart muscle tissue dies due to a long-term blockage in the coronary arteries.
| Front | heart attack |
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| Back | The damage or death of cardiac muscle tissue resulting from prolonged blockage of one or more coronary arteries. |
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