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By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Why are more people in their 30s and 40s suffering heart attacks, and how can they be prevented? Understanding a Heart Attack A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a clot forming in a blood vessel that supplies the…

By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Understanding Stroke  A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted. This can occur when a clot blocks a blood vessel or when a blood vessel bursts. When the brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die within minutes. The damage caused by a…