Heart Attacks

Disease

Disease Profile

Heart attacks (myocardial infarctions) are acute events caused by reduced or blocked coronary blood flow leading to ischemic injury of heart muscle. They are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and require urgent diagnosis and reperfusion-oriented treatment. Risk factors overlap with broader cardiovascular disease risk.

Category
Acute ischemic heart disease
Prevalence
In the U.S., one heart attack occurs about every 40 seconds
ICD Codes
  • I21

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NCT ID Title Status Phase
NCT02376244

The Health Impact of High Intensity Exercise Training With Intervals During Cardiac Rehabilitation

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