A heart attack usually happens when a blood clot develops in one of the blood vessels that lead to the heart muscle (coronary arteries).  A heart attack occurs if the clot becomes large enough to cut off most or all of the blood flow through the artery. The blocked blood flow prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching the part of the heart muscle fed by the artery. The lack of oxygen damages the heart muscle.

Causes of Heart Attack in Men are following:

• People who smoke regularly have a much higher risk of heart attack as compared to people who never smoked.
• Emotional stress or pain can lead to heart attack. Read the rest of this entry →