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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of heart attacks. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention and much more.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Happens During a Heart Attack?

For Students 9th - 10th
What causes a heart attack? Krishna Sudhir examines the leading causes and treatments of this deadly disease. [4:54]
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Activity
WebMD

Medicine Net: Heart Attack

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet.com provides great information on a myocardial infarction, otherwise known as a heart attack. Includes a definition and description, along with information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bleeding and Impaired Hemostasis Quiz 1

For Students 9th - 10th
NCLEX-RN style questions related to bleeding and impaired hemostasis. Choose to take the quiz in Polish or English.
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Handout
University of Washington

University of Washington: After Your Heart Attack

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information on how to recognize and prevent a heart attack.
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Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Heart Attack

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses signs and symptoms and prevention measures regarding heart attacks. A short chart is also provided on the risk factors involved in a heart attack.
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Handout
Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Heart Attack

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page article answers key questions about heart attacks: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Interactive
American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Heart Attack

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents brief information defining a heart attack. The article also contains many links to related topics and publications in English and Spanish.