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Definitions

heart attack

NOUN
heart failure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cardiovascular disease congestive heart failure
WEAK
acute myocardial infarction angina pectoris cardiac arrest chest pains coronary coronary infarction coronary thrombosis myocardial infarction tachycardia

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Nearly five years after an almost-fatal heart attack, Odenkirk returns to the action genre with “Normal,” marking the latest twist in an unpredictable career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Prosecutors alleged the medical team ignored warning signs and provided problematic home care, contributing to his Nov. 25, 2020, heart attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A man said he was in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd for 22 hours after he suffered a heart attack - and had been in a cupboard before getting on to a ward.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Former Metropolitan police officer Michael Fanone, who suffered a heart attack on Jan. 6, 2021 after being shot with a stun gun by a rioter, felt betrayed by the DOJ’s reversal.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

In December 1828, Rachel Jackson died from an apparent heart attack while reluctantly preparing to move to the White House.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis