heart attack
US /ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk/
UK /ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk/
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ataque cardíaco, infarto
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.
Ele sofreu um ataque cardíaco enquanto corria no parque.
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Early detection of symptoms can prevent a severe heart attack.
A detecção precoce dos sintomas pode prevenir um ataque cardíaco grave.