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heart attack

/ˈhɑːt əˌtak/

noun
- 1. a sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, typically resulting in the death of part of a heart muscle and sometimes fatal: "he died of a heart attack"
- ▪ used in reference to a reaction of shock or great surprise: "OMG, I had a heart attack when he said White Sox!"
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Heart attack
A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. The blockage is most often a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary... mayoclinic.org
Causes

A heart attack occurs when one or more of your coronary arteries becomes blocked. Over time, a buildup of fatty deposits, including cholesterol, form substances called plaques, which can narrow the... more
Treatment
Medications to treat a heart attack might include:
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  Aspirin
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  Thrombolytics
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  Antiplatelet agents
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  Other blood-thinning medications
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  Pain relievers
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  Nitroglycerin
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  Beta blockers
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  ACE inhibitors
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  Statins
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Not medical advice. Consult a doctor for medical advice.
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