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Calcified plaques increase the risk of heart attack.

‘Plaque’ is made up of extra cholesterol, calcium, and other substances in the blood. Over time, plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart

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Heart Attacks are Different for Women

What does a heart attack feel like? Movies and TV shows have helped promote the heart attack stereotype of a man in his 60s suddenly grabbing his chest as he is overcome with intense chest pain.

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Recognizing the Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack and knowing what to do if someone is suffering from one can greatly improve their chances of survival.

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A Story of a Heart Attack

“When I was at Bumrungrad’s Heart Center with chest pain, I couldn’t stop thinking, “I’m in great shape. I exercise! How did I end up here?!”

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Heart Attack: Know the Warning Signs...Because Every Minute Counts.

An acute myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Reducing the mortality rate and giving patients the best chance of returning to their normal activities depends on rapid diagnosis and treatment. However, the first step begins with being aware of the warning signs…because every minute counts.

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Heart Attack

Heart attacks are more likely to strike people who already have a chronic medical condition such as diabetes, hyper-tension or obesity. But even if you don’t have another health problem, unhealthy lifestyle habits increase your odds for a future heart attack.

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Q & A: Heart Attack

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when there is a sudden blockage in a coronary artery. This restricts the flow of blood, meaning that oxygen-rich blood is unable to reach the heart. When the heart is starved of blood, serious and life-threatening damage can be inflicted on the heart muscle.

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Health Briefs: Heart attacks among women

Is a heart attack in your future? A new scoring called the “Reynolds Risk Score” is showing promise in more accurately predicting a woman’s chance of suffering a heart attack over a 10-year time frame.

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Take Action When Chest Pain Strikes

We all experience occasional aches and pains that turn out to be harmless. But chest pain is different, and failure to take quick action can have deadly consequences.

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