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| Other Names for Heart Attack |
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Coronary thrombosis
Coronary occlusion
Acute coronary syndrome
Myocardial infarction or MI
Acute myocardial infarction or AMI
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Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs -Brochure
An easy-to-read brochure covering the actions that help in surviving a heart attack. Lists heart attack warning signs and common reasons for delay in seeking care; dispels a common misunderstanding about the "movie heart attack;" outlines the steps in making a heart attack survival plan; describes who is at risk for a heart attack and gives sources of further information.
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