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Cardiovascular disease affects more than 50 million Americans. The physicians at Cardiac Surgery Associates, S.C. are committed to providing the highest quality of care for the western suburbs. As a provider of surgical cardiac and peripheral vascular health care, our doctors are trained to care for almost any cardiovascular condition. Click on any of the conditions to learn more about a particular condition and the variety of therapies available to treat it.

Please remember that the information provided in this Website is for educational purposes only and should never be a substitute for the advice of a healthcare provider.

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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)

What is a Heart Attack (also called an Acute Myocardial Infarction or MI)?

A heart attack is a complete blockage of blood flow in a coronary artery. The blockage prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching part of the heart muscle. Usually a blood clot or piece of plaque (fatty deposits called atherosclerosis) causes the blockage in the heart artery...


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Heat Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
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