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Heart attack
A condition in which a blocked artery prevents blood flow to the heart muscle, causing the tissue to die. Symptoms may include nausea, shortness of breath, and pain in the chest, arm, or neck. Also called myocardial infarction. It can result in cardiac arrest.
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- Industry/Domain: Medical devices
- Category: Cardiac supplies
- Company: Boston Scientific
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