You probably know a heart attack represents the death of a segment of your heart muscle caused by a significant loss of blood supply. The blood is usually cut off when your artery supplying the heart muscle is blocked by a blood clot. A feeling of pain, pressure, squeezing or aching in the chest or arms can be a sign you’re having a heart attack.
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