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Heart with a blocked coronary artery and damaged heart muscle, with a detail of plaque and a blood clot.
Medical illustration · Bo Dòkter Enlarge image (new tab)

Heart and blood vessels

Heart attack

A blocked coronary artery can damage part of the heart muscle. You can see the blockage and the affected area.