Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways A stroke and a heart attack are both life-threatening conditions that require emergency medical attention; however, they differ in the ...

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A heart attack and stroke are both medical emergencies caused by sudden disruption of blood flow, but they affect different ...