What is a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
A heart attack: part of the heart muscle is damaged because a blocked artery cuts off its blood supply. Chest pain or pressure with sweating or breathlessness that lasts more than a few minutes needs emergency care at once.
In an emergency, call 033 4022 6000. Our emergency department is open day and night.
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