Heart Attack

Coronary Arteries

The heart pumps blood to itself through blood vessels called coronary arteries (not shown in the 3D model). A heart attack occurs when blood flow is obstructed by a narrowing of these arteries.

Good lifestyle choices help to keep the coronary arteries healthy and prevent heart attacks. Learn more about how lifestyle factors can affect the heart in the following movie clips.

Click through the tabs below to learn about various heart attacks.