Prevention.com September 04, 2026 • 10:12

The Definition for a Heart Attack Just Changed—and It Could Help Women in a Big Way - Yahoo Health

By Korin Miller

The Definition for a Heart Attack Just Changed—and It Could Help Women in a Big Way - Yahoo Health

Cardiologists around the world just changed the definition of a heart attack. Here's why it may help women.

Most people are aware of the general mechanism behind a heart attack: Blood flow to the heart is reduced or blocked, causing damage to the organ. But the exact medical definition is actually a lot mo… [+5899 chars]

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