heart attack, n.Trivia

Elvis died on the toilet. His heart may have gone out due to constipation

Shoveling snow is a known trigger for heart attacks, driving some hospitals to prepare for cardiac events after heavy snowfall

Four popes have reportedly died during sex.

Forgiveness is healthy - it can reduce the risk of heart attacks and slow the spread of cancer.

In 1923, a jockey suffered a fatal heart attack but his horse finished and won the race, making him the first and only jockey to win a race after death

Owning a cat can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by more than a third

The CIA once created a gun that could shoot darts that caused heart attacks. Upon penetration of the skin, the dart only left a tiny red dot. The poison itself worked rapidly and then denatured quickly afterwards.

Shoveling snow is a known cause for heart attacks - the increase in blood pressure combined with cold air constricting arteries creates the right environment for it to happen.

Men who have sex twice a week are up to 45% less likely to have heart attacks than men who have sex once a month or less, according to a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology.