Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest: What is the difference?
A heart attack, which is scientifically recognised as a myocardial infarction, is a condition that happens when blood flow is blocked to a heart muscle, which inturn causes damage or decay of that tissue. This blockage is most often caused by a buildup of fatty deposits, called plaques, within the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. When a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form around it, further obstructing blood flow.
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