Meaning of the word "heart attack" in English

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heart attack

US /ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk/
UK /ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
He suffered a heart attack while jogging in the park.
Early detection of symptoms can prevent a severe heart attack.
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