It is called “widow maker” heart attack because it is caused by a blockage in the left anterior descending (LAD) artery, which is sometimes known as the widow maker artery. Blockages in the ...

The "widow-maker" heart attack is considered one of the deadliest, and occurs when the left anterior descending (LAD) artery leaving the heart becomes completely blocked. Mr Bains said ...

An Arlington woman survived a widow-maker heart attack and is urging people to get checked up if something feels off.