Most people know about common risk factors for heart attack, but there are other risk factors or conditions that put certain people at risk. Learn about some lesser-known risk factors and who is likely to be affected.
Tag: myocardial infarction
Can You Have a Heart Attack Without Having Any Blocked Arteries?
Yes, heart attacks are possible without having a blocked artery. Find out more about this type of heart attack, called a myocardial infarction in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease (or MINOCA).
What Should I Do If I Suspect I’m Having a Heart Attack?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Interventional cardiologist Leslie Cho, MD, answers this one about heart attacks.
