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Heart Attack

A heart attack is caused when there is a sudden blockage of any artery of the heart, cutting off the oxygen supply and causing the heart muscle to die. The warning signs of a heart attack are chest pain, sweating, nausea, fatigue, and trouble breathing. The risk factors include obesity, smoking, stress, and high cholesterol levels.

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My sister passed away following a heart attack? Could you please tell me when she would have lost consciousness?

Query: Hello doctor, My sister had a heart attack nine years ago. Two days after being admitted to the hospital, she underwent diagnostic coronary angiography. The decision was made to treat her with coronary angioplasty of the right coronary artery. During the procedure, a dissection developed in the rig...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq family. I understand your emotions and I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please accept my condolences. I have carefully read through your explanation, and based on that, here is my conclusion: Your sister may have developed a dissection as a result of the mec...  Read Full »

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