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A heart attack occurs when part of the heart muscle does not get enough blood and oxygen. This part

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Your heart is responsible for pumping a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and tissues. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to your heart muscle is disrupted or stopped, usually because of heart disease.