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Heart Attack

The most common cause of a heart attack is sudden narrowing or blockage of a coronary artery, which blocks oxygen to the heart. This can happen when plaque in the coronary artery breaks and a blood clot forms in the artery.

Learn more about how a heart attack happens.

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Cardiology

Diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases, abnormalities, and related conditions.
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

Medically supervised program to stabilize, slow, or even reverse the progression of cardiovascular disease.

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Heart Failure

When your heart muscle doesn't pump as much blood as your body needs.
Structural Heart Disease

An interruption of the natural flow of blood through the chambers and valves of the heart.
Congenital Heart Disease

Abnormality in heart structure present at birth.

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Together with our community partners and patients, we're building a stronger, healthier future for all Idahoans.

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