Relating your rotator cuff tear to your car accident can be extremely difficult. Because the majority of tears are caused by wear and tear, it's not uncommon for an insurance company to deny a person's claim and say that the car accident wasn't the cause.
Heart attacks. If your arteries become completely blocked, it can cause a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Heart attacks can permanently damage the heart muscle and, if not treated straight away, can be fatal. Dial 999 for immediate medical assistence if you think you're having a heart attack.
Atherosclerosis is often called the silent killer, as the first sign for many is a fatal heart attack or stroke. Atherosclerosis doesnât cause any symptoms until narrowing of an artery reaches 70 percent or becomes completely blocked. In blockage of heart arteries, symptoms can include: 1  Chest pain (angina). 2  Shortness of breath. 3  Indigestion. 4  Arrhythmias. 5  Numbness, tingling, pain, and infections in extremities.