| • | Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
A heart attack occurs when one of the heart's coronary arteries is blocked suddenly, usually by a tiny blood clot (thrombus). |
| • | Be Prepared
Take these few steps so you can be ready for quick action in case someone in your family has a heart attack. |
| • | Heart Attack Causes
Learn what causes a heart attack, one of the most feared and common of medical problems. |
| • | Symptoms: Is It A Heart Attack?
Increase your chances of survival by knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Sometimes, there aren't any signs. |
| • | At the Hospital
Find out what happens in the emergency room and learn about tests used to diagnose heart attack. |
| • | Lifestyle and Emotional Changes
Changing your habits and dealing with the emotional effects of a heart attack can be a challenge. |
| • | Rehabilitation
When you can resume your regular activities. |
| • | Winter Heart Attacks
Snow shoveling has long been blamed for the seasonal surge in heart attacks. So why do Sunbelters have the biggest increase? |
