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What is a Heart attack?
- The heart is a muscular organ that requires oxygen and nutrients for survival. Coronary arteries supply these vital substances in the form of blood.
- A temporary decrease in blood supply causes the muscle to starve for oxygen and produces chest discomfort or angina.
- A prolonged and total loss of supply can cause irreversible muscle damage. This is known as a heart attack.
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