O ataque cardíaco
Example: Ele sofreu um ataque cardíaco durante o jogo de futebol.
Definition
"O ataque cardíaco" refers to a medical emergency where the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle. It is often caused by a clot in a coronary artery and requires immediate medical attention to prevent serious harm or death.
Etymology
The term "o ataque cardíaco" combines Portuguese words where "ataque" means 'attack' and "cardíaco" relates to the heart, derived from the Greek word 'kardia' meaning heart. The phrase literally describes an 'attack on the heart,' reflecting its sudden and severe nature.
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the heart attack