STEMI is the most severe type of heart attack with complete artery blockage. Plaque buildup in coronary arteries leads to tear and blood clot formation. Heart muscle dies due to lack of oxygen supply
Troponin is a protein found in all muscles, some only in heart muscle. Heart damage causes troponin release into bloodstream
Heart attack occurs when blood flow to heart is blocked, causing tissue death. More than a million Americans have heart attacks yearly. Every 40 seconds someone in US experiences a heart attack
Never ignore serious health symptoms. Symptoms may indicate problems in different body parts. Unrelated minor symptoms can be warning signs
Broken heart syndrome is a temporary heart condition triggered by stress. Affects only part of the heart, temporarily interrupting blood pumping. Symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath. Can mimic heart attack symptoms
Heart attack occurs when blood flow to heart is severely reduced or blocked. Plaques form in heart arteries due to atherosclerosis. Blockage can cause plaque rupture and blood clot formation. Lack of blood flow damages or destroys heart muscle tissue