 Can heart attack be detected by a blood test ?

A heart attack is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the blockage of arteries due to plaque buildup, leading to reduced blood and oxygen supply to the heart.

Plaque rupture can trigger the formation of blood clots, resulting in a heart attack and potentially irreversible damage to heart muscles.

Individuals with a family history of heart disease are at higher risk of experiencing a heart attack.

Unhealthy lifestyle choices, including poor diet, lack of exercise, and chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes, can increase the risk of a heart attack.

Common heart attack symptoms include chest pain, tightness, discomfort, fatigue, cold sweats, heartburn, nausea, and shortness of breath.

Silent heart attacks can occur, where symptoms may resemble a sore muscle in the chest, jaw or arm pain, upper back discomfort, fatigue, or indigestion.

Any signs of discomfort or symptoms resembling a heart attack should not be ignored, and individuals should seek immediate medical attention by going to a hospital's emergency department.

Imaging tests such as a chest X-ray or computed tomography (CT) may also be used to assess the possibility of a heart attack and the extent of damage to the heart.