Heart Attack: Warning Signs, Emergency Meds & Diet

Heart attack symptoms can mimic indigestion or involve numbness in the arms. Immediate access to emergency drugs and long-term adherence to a myocardial infarction diet are vital for post-attack survival.

Senior man having a heart attack at home

The Long-Term Effects of a Heart Attack on the Cardiovascular System

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Carrie Quinn

An acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, occurs when a blockage in one or more of the blood vessels leading to the heart muscle causes a disruption in the blood flow to the cardiac tissue.