What is a STEMI Heart Attack?

 This week: The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle. Here is information on the coronary arteries, why their anatomy is important to you, and how congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries can cause problems.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us What is a STEMI Heart Attack?  This week: The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle. Here is information on the coronary arteries, why their anatomy is important to you, and how congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries can cause problems. Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Expert What is a STEMI Heart Attack? A STEMI - ST segment elevation myocardial infarction - occurs when a coronary artery is totally occluded by a blood clot. READ NOW Why the anatomy of the coronary arteries matter The coronary arteries are the arteries that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle. The anatomy of the coronary arteries is described. READ NOW Coronary artery anomalies and sudden deatlh Coronary artery anomaly - a congenital abnormality of one or more coronary arteries - is associated with sudden death during athletic activity. READ NOW How to Raise Your HDL Levels With Diet and Drugs HDL cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Here's how to raise your HDL levels. READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Donating Blood • 13 Ways to Increase Your Calcium Intake With Dairy • What Are the Warning Signs of Suicide? • The Worst Diet for Your Heart--and Your Waistline • 10 Recipe Hacks to Increase Fiber • 15 Calcium Sources That Don't Require a Cow • Simple Ways to Live a Healthier Life • 10 Must-Do Strength Training Moves For Women Over 50 Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.