A heart attack caused by plaque that blocks a coronary artery is called

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A heart attack caused by plaque that blocks a coronary artery is known as a myocardial infarction. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which there is a buildup of plaque in the arteries, but it does not necessarily have to cause a heart attack. An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of the aorta which can affect blood flow, but it is not specifically related to a heart attack. An aortic coarctation is a narrowing of the aorta, which can also affect blood flow, but it is not specifically related to a heart attack.

A Heart Attack Caused by Plaque That Blocks a Coronary