A ________ occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is severely reduced or stopped.

heart attack
stroke
heart murmur

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Correct Answer : heart attack

A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle itself is severely reduced or stopped. This occurs when one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle is blocked by an obstruction. The blockage is sometimes from the buildup of plaque (deposits of fat-like substances).

According to the American Heart Association, every 34 seconds, someone dies from heart and blood vessel diseases, America's number one killer. Since most of those deaths are from heart attack — about 490,000 each year — it's important to learn all you can about heart attack.

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