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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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They used this information to model lifetime health outcomes, including heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, for patients with systolic blood pressure targets of <120 mm Hg, <130 mm Hg, and <140 mm Hg.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 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

At 63, less than five years removed from a heart attack that nearly ended his life, the actor understands exactly what his body is capable of.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He received treatment in hospital after reportedly, external suffering a heart attack on Friday morning.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Simon is around seventy and has had at least one heart attack.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen