Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Myocardial Infarction (MI), commonly called a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle becomes blocked or severely reduced. Without enough oxygen-rich blood, the affected heart muscle can become damaged. A heart attack is a medical emergency and requires prompt treatment.

The most common cause is a blockage in a coronary artery, often related to the buildup of fatty deposits and a blood clot. Other causes can also occur. The severity of a heart attack can vary depending on which artery is affected, how much blood flow is blocked, and how quickly treatment is received.

Common warning symptoms may include pressure, squeezing, heaviness, or pain in the chest, along with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, unusual tiredness, dizziness, or discomfort that may spread to the arm, shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or upper abdomen. Symptoms can vary, and some people—particularly women, older adults, and people with diabetes—may experience less typical symptoms.

Treatment depends on the type and severity of the heart attack and may include medicines and procedures to restore blood flow to the heart, such as angioplasty with stent placement. After a heart attack, ongoing medicines, cardiac rehabilitation, lifestyle changes, and regular medical follow-up may help reduce the risk of further heart problems.

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This page brings together the experiences of patients and caregivers affected by heart attack. You can explore patient stories, hospital and treatment experiences, recovery journeys, cardiac rehabilitation experiences, community polls, questions, and practical insights shared by others.

Sharing your experience may help another patient or caregiver understand the recovery journey and prepare questions for their healthcare team.

Important: A suspected heart attack requires immediate emergency medical care. If someone has chest pressure or pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, severe sweating, or other concerning symptoms, seek emergency medical help immediately. Do not rely on this page to determine whether symptoms are a heart attack.