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Heart Attack

Cardiovascular SystemacuteCommonPreventable

Also known as: Myocardial Infarction, MI, Cardiac Arrest

32.4 million heart attacks per year

affected Globally

#1 cause of death globally

death Rank

Average age 65, but can occur at any age

age Range

Yes - 80% of premature heart attacks are preventable

preventable

Acute - requires immediate emergency treatment

duration

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, usually by a blood clot forming in a coronary artery narrowed by plaque buildup. Without quick restoration of blood flow, the heart muscle begins to die within minutes. Survival rates have improved dramatically with early treatment, but it remains a leading cause of death worldwide.

Who's at Risk?

Men over 45 and women over 55

Smokers

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Diabetes

Obesity

Family history of heart disease

Sedentary lifestyle

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.

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