The Basics
If the artery is blocked, the heart cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs. This can cause chest pain or a heart attack. Over time, heart disease can weaken the heart muscle and cause heart failure.
What is a Heart Attack?
A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked. The heart cannot get any oxygen, and parts of the heart muscle may die.
Know the signs of a heart attack. The signs of a heart attack may be different for men and women.
What is Heart Failure?
Heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped. It means that the heart cannot pump blood the way it should to the rest of the body.
