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Reporting from the Mayo Clinic, Tuesday (15/6) a heart attack occurs when one or more coronary arteries become blocked. Over time, the buildup of fatty deposits, including cholesterol, forms a substance called plaque, which can narrow the arteries (atherosclerosis).
This condition, called coronary artery disease, causes the majority of heart attacks. During a heart attack, plaque can rupture and spill cholesterol and other substances into the bloodstream. A blood clot forms at the site of the rupture.
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If the clot is large, it can block blood flow through the coronary arteries, depriving the heart of oxygen and nutrients (ischemia). Another cause of a heart attack is coronary artery spasm, which blocks blood flow to part of the heart muscle.
Using tobacco and illegal drugs, such as cocaine, can cause life-threatening seizures. Infection COVID-19 It can also damage the heart in a way that results in a heart attack.
Certain factors contribute to the buildup of unwanted fatty deposits (atherosclerosis) that narrow arteries throughout the body. Among these are age, tobacco, hypertension, high blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels, obesity.
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In addition, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, family history of heart attack, lack of physical activity, stress, drug use, history of preeclampsia to autoimmune conditions.
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