·        The fatty buildup or plaque can break open and lead to the formation of a blood clot that seals the break. The clot reduces blood flow. The cycle of fatty buildup, plaque rupture, and blood clot formation causes the coronary arteries to narrow, reducing blood flow.

• Coronary Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S.
• Men are at risk after 45: women, after 55.
• High blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, and diabetes increase ones chances of having a heart attack.
• Treatments for a heart attack work to open the blocked artery to restore blood flow as fast as possible to prevent or limit damage to the heart muscle, and to lessen the chance of a repeat attack. The main treatments are thrombolytic ("clot-busting") therapy, other medications, and special procedures, such as angioplasty and coronary artery bypass surgery.
• Signs of a heart attack include chest discomfort; pain in the arms, neck, or stomach; shortness of breath; breaking out in cold sweats; and nausea.
• Tried and true, proper diet and exercise will reduced your chances of having a heart attack.