Myocardial infarction, another name for a heart attack, is a dangerous medical disorder that develops when one or more coronary arteries, which carry blood to the heart muscle, get blocked.

The common warning signs and symptoms, though they may vary from person to person, include chest discomfort or agony:

• Chest pain
• Breathing difficulty
• Nausea or diarrhea
• Sweating
• Unsteadiness or faintness
• Various upper body pain or discomfort
• Fatigue
• Bloating or nausea

• Coronary artery disease
• Elevated blood pressure
• Having a high cholesterol
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Family background
• Age
• Stress

• Arrhythmias
• Heart failure
• Cardiovascular shock
• Pericarditis
• Blood clots
• Cardiac arrest
• Anxiety and sadness

• Stop smoking
• Consume heart-healthy foods
• Regular exercise
• The management of underlying diseases
• Keep a healthy weight
• Reduced stress
• Avoid too much alcohol