“A widow maker heart attack is caused when the LAD artery becomes blocked.It occurs when there’s a complete blockage of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery, one of two main arteries that brings OXYGENATED blood to the heart=FOOD TO THE HEART MUSCLE (O2).  When it is blocked due to a build up of plaque it is most often deadly, hence the name “widow maker”.

American Heart Association

“Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often. This is partly because the conditions that lead to heart disease are happening at younger ages. February is Heart Month, the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart.”

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention