Heart Attack

A heart attack is the death of a portion of heart muscle. Find out how this can affect your heart and explore the interactive learning module.

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Minutes count

eHealth MD

Learn what causes a heart attack and why minutes count when it comes to identifying symptoms.

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Understanding the risk factors that increase the odds of a heart attack may help you prevent one.

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Discusses key steps for reducing your risk of a heart attack. Includes links to information about actions you can take to improve your heart health.

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A guide to recovery

My Heart Central

This patient guide will help you understand what can happen after a heart attack. Learn how to manage your recovery.

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At the movies

Black Doctor

A great series of videos about heart attack causes, symptoms, risk factors and prevention.

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You can find general information about heart attacks and consider questions for your doctor in this interactive site. Take the heart-healthy diet quiz!

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Don't wait - call 911

Univ. of Mich. Health Sys.

Many wait too long to get help when they experience heart attack symptoms. Call 911 and don't drive yourself to the hospital.

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There's lots of information about heart attacks in this article. Includes a true story of a passenger in an airplane emergency that might have had a heart attack.

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Although rare, heart attacks can occur in children. Because kids don't present the common risk factors, it can be misdiagnosed.

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A woman's heart attack symptoms are different than a man's.

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Cardiac procedures

American Heart Association

Understand the procedures involved in healing a heart after a heart attack.

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You might receive medications after a heart attack. This web page tells you how these medications act to reduce the risk of future heart attacks.

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Your options

Univ. of Pitts. Med. Center

A concise summary of the causes and treatment of a heart attack. Treatment can include a combination of surgical procedures and medication.

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Rehab

Cleveland Clinic

You might need a cardiac rehabilitation program after a heart attack. Learn how to select one that's right for you.

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