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Health NewsDrug Fails to Cut Deaths from Cardiogenic Shock South Asians Plagued by Heart-Attack Risk Factors Hodgkin's Disease Treatment Raises Lifelong Heart Risk Search Results 1�of 7 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics What Is a Heart Attack? A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. A leading killer of both men and women in the United States, learn the symptoms and how acting fast can save your li... Details >National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of HealthABCs of Preventing Heart Disease, Stroke and Heart Attack Your lifestyle is not only your best defense against heart disease and stroke, it is also your responsibility. This document provides simple solutions to cardiovascular disease prevention. By followin... Details >American Heart AssociationAspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS Aspirin has been shown to be helpful when used daily to lower the risk of heart attack, clot-related strokes and other blood flow problems. However, no medicine is completely safe. Talk to your docto... Details >Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationAspirin in Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Learn about the use of aspirin therapy for patients who've had or are at high risk for a heart attack, unstable angina, ischemic stroke (caused by blood clot) or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs or "l... Details >American Heart AssociationHeart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Warning Signs Heart attack and stroke are life-and-death emergencies -- every second counts. If you see or have any of the listed symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1. ... Details >American Heart AssociationMRI can predict risk of heart attacks MRI can be used to locate tissue damage in a heart attack or pinpoint blockages, but it has not been used to predict heart attacks. ... Details >American Heart AssociationPublic Use of Automated External Defibrillators The combination of effective CPR and rapid defibrillation is a proven formula for success for survival of a heart attack.... Details >American Heart Association
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