What Is Atherosclerosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Heart Attack
As already mentioned, the heart needs a constant supply of blood. If this supply is stopped then it will result in what is commonly known as a heart attack. This is a very serious condition indeed and, in many cases, a heart attack will end up being a fatality.
One of the best-known symptoms of a heart attack is a sharp pain in the chest, and the pain can radiate out down the patient’s arms, usually on the left. The patient can also experience dizziness and they can also find it difficult to breathe. If somebody is showing these symptoms then it is necessary to get them medical attention straight away.
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