Heart Attack

Pronunciation: /hɑrt əˈtæk/

Definitions of heart attack

noun a sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, typically resulting in the death of part of a heart muscle

Example Sentences

A1 He had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital.

A2 My grandfather had a heart attack last year, but he recovered.

B1 Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of heart attacks.

B2 The doctor prescribed medication to prevent another heart attack.

C1 After his heart attack, he made significant lifestyle changes to improve his health.

C2 The new research study focuses on the prevention of heart attacks in high-risk individuals.

Examples of heart attack in a Sentence

formal The patient was rushed to the hospital after suffering a severe heart attack.

informal I heard that John's grandpa had a heart attack last week.

slang I can't believe he had a heart attack at such a young age.

figurative When she saw the final exam questions, it felt like a heart attack.

Grammatical Forms of heart attack

• past tense: had a heart attack
• plural: heart attacks
• comparative: more severe heart attack
• superlative: most severe heart attack
• present tense: is having a heart attack
• future tense: will have a heart attack
• perfect tense: has had a heart attack
• continuous tense: is experiencing a heart attack
• singular: heart attack
• positive degree: severe heart attack
• infinitive: to have a heart attack
• gerund: having a heart attack
• participle: having had a heart attack

Origin and Evolution of heart attack

First Known Use: 1836 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'heart attack' originated from the belief that the heart was being attacked by a sudden illness or condition.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'heart attack' has become the common medical term used to describe a sudden and severe medical condition affecting the heart, leading to a disruption in blood flow.