Your heart is responsible for pumping a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and tissues. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to your heart muscle is disrupted or stopped, usually because of heart disease.
Learn about heart attack risk factors and how to stay healthy. Watch this to protect your heart.
Understand the mix of emotions that are common after having a heart attack, learn healthful coping strategies and find out who you can turn to for emotional support.
Follow this checklist after your heart attack to heal and stay safe. Watch this to learn more.
Find out which food choices are the best for heart health, and why making just a few changes in what and how much you eat can help you heal.
