Heart Attack Causes: Blocked Arteries and Plaque Buildup
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is severely reduced or blocked, usually due to plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) or a blood clot completely obstructing a coronary artery.
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