heart attack

US /ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk/
UK /ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk/
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Herzinfarkt, Herzanfall

a sudden and acute instance of cardiac arrest, typically resulting from the obstruction of blood flow to the heart muscle

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He suffered a heart attack while jogging in the park.
Er erlitt einen Herzinfarkt beim Joggen im Park.
Early detection of symptoms can prevent a severe heart attack.
Frühe Erkennung von Symptomen kann einen schweren Herzinfarkt verhindern.