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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

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. Without prompt treatment, parts of the heart muscle may become damaged or die.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. Anticoagulants to prevent blood clots. Blood Clots: An enlarged heart is more prone to developing blood clots, which can lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism. Antiarrhythmics to help manage abnormal heart rhythms.

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New AI-powered Algorithm Could Better Assess People’s Risk of Common Heart Condition

DAIC

The irregular heartbeat due to AFib can cause blood to pool in the heart and form blood clots, which can then contribute to strokes. To prevent these complications in people with known AFib, clinicians often prescribe anticoagulants—drugs that prevent blood clots— as well as other lifestyle and medical therapies.

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MINOCA : When a heart attack is not a heart attack

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

She asked me why I felt she had had a heart attack and I explained to her that she had had chest pains and the blood test indicating damage to the heart was elevated and that was all we needed to say that she had had a heart attack. myocarditis), and blood clotting disorders.

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15 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Disease You Should Lookout For

Wellnest

It occurs when blood flow to the coronary arteries is restricted, frequently by a blood clot, which can harm the heart muscle and result in consequences like heart disease or sudden cardiac arrest. Heart disease is the most significant cause of death globally and is an illness that affects the blood vessels and heart arteries.

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Is Anemia Common After Heart Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

This condition occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become blocked or narrowed by plaque buildup. As a result, the heart doesnt receive enough oxygen-rich blood, which can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, or even a heart attack.

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Rise of COVID's JN.1 Sub variant Cases in India in 2023

Wellnest

Yes, COVID-19 symptoms can resemble a heart attack, including chest pain, shortness of breath, and changes in echocardiogram or EKG. However, angiograms often reveal no major blockage in the heart’s blood vessels, indicating a different mechanism.