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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

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A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle. This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. What is a Heart Attack?

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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

These modifications contribute to improved blood flow, weight management and overall cardiovascular health. Antiplatelet medicines help to reduce the risk of blood clots while statins help to lower blood cholesterol levels and stabilize plaque in the arteries.

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

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Three coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. When one of these arteries becomes completely blocked by a blood clot, it results in a heart attack, also known as MI (Myocardial infarction). Medical and Surgical Treatment in a Heart Attack An MI occurs when a blood clot entirely obstructs a blood artery in the heart.

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Advanced Vascular Care

AMS Cardiology

Aneurysms can form in any blood vessel, but they occur most commonly in the aorta (aortic aneurysm) which is the main blood vessel leaving the heart: Thoracic aortic aneurysm Abdominal aortic aneurysm Venous Diseases & Blood Clots Varicose Veins: Bulging, swollen, purple, ropy veins seen just under your skin.