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Follow the links below to find information about heart attacks.
Updated Sept 2007
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Heart attack explained
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Better Health Channel
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A heart attack occurs when one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart is blocked. This usually occurs as a result of narrowing of these arteries, which is caused by a build-up of fatty deposits. Heart attack is a medical emergency.
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Feb 2007
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Heart attacks in parents a warning for children
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myDr
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Narrowing of blood vessels, which can lead to heart attacks, can start at an early age in the children of people who have had a heart attack.
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Feb 2002
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Heart attack - Albie's story
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Better Health Channel
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Albie has experienced two heart attacks. His first occurred in his 60s and led to his retirement from a stressful job. Tell me about your first heart attack.
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Dec 2003
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Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of heart attack (myocardial infarction) by professional health specialists.
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Jul 2008
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Heart attack
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myDr
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A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when the arterial blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked.
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Mar 2003
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Heart attack prevention tips
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myDr
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Read about how you can help prevent heart attacks by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
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Mar 2003
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Heart attack overview
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myDr
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A heart attack means the blood supply to part of the heart muscle has become blocked. Early treatment can reduce damage to the muscle.
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Jul 2006
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Animation: heart attack
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myDr
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View our animation to understand what happens to the body during a heart attack.
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May 2005
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Heart health
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Cardiovascular disease is disease of either the heart or major blood vessels (arteries) supplying the heart, brain or other parts of the body. In Australia it is the number one killer of both men and women. This year more than 26,000 women are likely to die from cardiovascular disease with heart attack and stroke being the major causes. In younger age groups men have a greater risk of suffering a heart attack than do women. However, after menopause women's risk of heart disease increases and approaches that of men.
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Apr 2007
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Smoking cessation for the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Smoking is harmful for the heart and circulation. People who have had a heart attack or cardiac surgery are at increased risk of further life-threatening heart problems, including death from heart attack. The review found strong evidence that quitting s...
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Aug 2003
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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Better Health Channel
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions that delivers oxygen and artificial circulation to a person whose heart has stopped. This is referred to as being in 'cardiac arrest' (caused by a heart attack). CPR can be life-saving first aid.
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Aug 2008
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Chest pain
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Better Health Channel
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Chest pain may be a sign of a heart attack. However, there are other causes of chest pain including indigestion and muscle strain. If in doubt, call an ambulance.
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Nov 2008
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Heart health and anger
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myDr
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People who get angry easily are up to 3 times more likely to have a heart attack than their more placid counterparts, according to research in the USA.
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Oct 2004
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Diabetes and your heart
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myDr
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People with diabetes are often unaware that they may have narrowed blood vessels in the heart until they block completely, causing a heart attack.
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Jul 2003
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Exercise based rehabilitation for heart failure
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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People with heart failure experience breathlessness and restricted activities of daily living because of their restricted heart capacity. This can reduce their amount of exercise, which can further reduce fitness, making their symptoms worse. The review...
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May 2004
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How to treat hypercholesterolaemia
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Australian Prescriber
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Elevated LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and is the major target of therapy to prevent coronary events.
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Oct 2008
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Exercise-based rehabilitation for coronary heart disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Regular exercise or exercise with education and psychological support can reduce the likelihood of dying from heart disease.Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common forms of heart disease. It affects the heart by restricting or blocking th...
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Nov 2000
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Stem cell treatment for acute myocardial infarction
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Currently the standard treatment for people suffering a heart attack (due to a blockage in the artery supplying blood to the heart) is to directly open the artery with a tiny balloon in a procedure called primary angioplasty. The use of angioplasty and ...
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Aug 2007
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