Heart disease remains the leading cause of suffering and death in the U.S.
A heart attack is an emergency health condition when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a part of the heart muscle is suddenly blocked.
When the heart muscle cannot get blood, it begins to die very soon.
Many chronic conditions can contribute to it, such as high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.
Although there have been improvements in the prevention of heart disease, treatments of these risk factors are not optimal.
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Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.
