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  A heart attack is a medical emergency that happens when the flow of oxygen-rich blood into the coronary arteries, which supply to the heart muscle, suddenly becomes blocked, and hence, cannot get oxygen. Care begins with the food: Patients who have suffered from a heart attack should follow a strict diet to avoid future occurrences. The overall goal of the suggested diet is to limit sodium, red meat, and saturated fats while focusing on potassium-rich sources like fruits and vegetables, along with fish, lean meats, and plant oils. Research suggests that a plant-based diet may decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, which contribute to heart failure. Such diets may also prevent heart disease from worsening. Things to remember while planning your diet: Avoid trans fats and saturated fats because they directly contribute to plaque formation in the arteries. Eat lesser calories. Eating more than the required amount of calories or being overweight can also strain the heart. Limiti...

  Acute Coronary Syndrome is a condition in which the blood flow to your heart gets blocked. There are many reasons as to why this happens like artery blockage or cholesterol build-up resulting in fatty acids blocking blood movements. When there is an inadequate supply of blood to the heart, its functioning gets affected.  Normally,  ‘Acute Coronary Syndrome’ is detected with mild to severe chest pain. But there are other symptoms too, that shouldn’t be ignored.  Symptoms of  Acute Coronary Syndrome: Mild to severe chest pain that could spread to other parts of the body like the shoulder, arm, neck, back, or abdomen.  Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Feeling dizzy, or fainting Excessive Sweating, fatigue, and restlessness  Acute Coronary Syndrome occurs abruptly showing immediate and severe symptoms. It is a medical emergency hence, has to be diagnosed and treated swiftly. Therefore, consult a doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms....