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heart attacks

  • plural
    of heart attack.
    heart attack
    noun
    damage to an area of heart muscle that is deprived of oxygen, usually due to blockage of a diseased coronary artery, typically accompanied by chest pain radiating down one or both arms, the severity of the attack varying with the extent and location of the damage; myocardial infarction.

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Not only do they treat Type 2 diabetes and help people lose weight, they are approved to help reduce related issues like heart attacks or to treat sleep apnea.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

The longer term goal is to determine whether this strategy can prevent heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events more effectively than current practice.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

In “Let Them Eat Goo,” South Park Elementary decides to replace its cafeteria meat with a plant-based substitute after Cartman suffers two heart attacks.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

The Phase 3 study found a drug didn’t reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

In early 1882, Charles suffered several heart attacks.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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