What Is a Heart Attack?
A heart attack occurs when there is not enough blood supplied to the heart muscle due to a clogged artery. The most common cause of heart attack is a partial or complete blockage of a blood vessel. This happens when a blood clot or buildups of fats, cholesterol, and plaque make the arteries thicker and harder.
When oxygen-rich blood cannot reach vital parts of the heart muscle, it begins to die slowly and can become permanently damaged. When the damage is severe enough, this can lead to cardiac arrest, where every second can be crucial to save your life. Heart disease is caused by damage to all or part of the heart, damage to the coronary arteries, or a poor supply of nutrients and oxygen to the organ.
There are many types of heart disease that affect different parts of the organ and occur in different ways.
The most prevalent type of heart disease is coronary artery disease, (CAD). This is also one of the most preventable. This disease is largely affected by lifestyle choices. Make the right choices and eliminate the risk of CAD.