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This happens because coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood can slowly become thicker and harder from a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other
substances, called plaque.
This slow process is known as atherosclerosis.
Why are we gathered here today?
What puts you at risk for a heart attack?
What does a heart attack feel like to a woman?
Thank You!
What can you do to
lower your risk?
Erica carhart
Ally Ciaccio
Alice Cohen
Morgan Fischer
Carlee King
Kelly McGarrigle
Are you at risk for a heart attack?
A Heart Attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or stopped.
what is a heart attack?
If the plaque breaks open and a blood clot forms that blocks the blood flow, a heart attack occurs.
Raise your hand
if you know someone who has had a
heart attack.
this is a heart
This is YOUR heart
Your heart pumps oxygenated blood that your blood vessels carry throughout your body: your arms, legs, head, and organs, including your heart,
all need blood to access nutrients and remove wastes.
question
Your heart is a strong, hard-working pump made of muscle tissue and beats because of electrical impulses that originate in the heart.