What do you mean by a heart attack?

 Heart attack occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart is interrupted. A heart attack is a result of two processes-

The result is a sudden cut off in the nutrients and oxygen supply to the heart muscle causing damage and potential death of heart tissue. It is a medical emergency and leading cause of death in both men and women

 Risk Factors

Signs and Symptoms

How is a heart attack diagnosed?

When there is severe chest pain, suspicion that a heart attack is occurring usually is high, and tests can be performed quickly that will confirm the heart attack

How is a heart attack treated?

How Can a Heart Attack Be Prevented