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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

Example Sentences

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This 10-minute scan helps gauge your risk of a having a heart attack or stroke—and whether you should take cholesterol-lowering medication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This greatly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and early death.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Then, in February 2019, Buckingham suffered a heart attack and had to undergo triple bypass surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The 72-year-old from Earlsdon, Coventry, said he feared a stroke or a heart attack if the situation continued.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He thought he was going to have a heart attack.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech