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he had a heart attack. vs he had heart attack.

The correct phrase is "he had a heart attack." The article 'a' is necessary before 'heart attack' to indicate that it is a singular event. Omitting the article would make the phrase grammatically incorrect.

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he had a heart attack.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'he had a heart attack.' when referring to a specific instance of a heart attack experienced by someone.

Examples:

  • He had a heart attack last year.
  • I heard that she had a heart attack at work.
  • After the accident, he had a heart attack.
  • The doctor confirmed that he had a heart attack.
  • She survived a heart attack.
  • Nov 20, 2014 ... The man 'died' three times when he had a heart attack in front of shocked passengers. Defibrillators are being stolen accross Britain and sold ...
  • Jerry offers to get George a Superman comic to read while he's in the hospital believing he's had a heart attack. This episode contains the first (?) reference to ...
  • Sep 22, 2012 ... David used to be an ambulance man. He had a heart attack but his local A&E had been closed down. He should be alive today: Tragic stories ...
  • As is often the case, the premise is related to one of George's misadventures: this time, he thinks he had a heart attack while talking to Jerry and Elaine.

Alternatives:

  • He experienced a heart attack.
  • He suffered a heart attack.
  • He went through a heart attack.
  • He had an episode of heart attack.
  • He was diagnosed with a heart attack.

he had heart attack.

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article 'a' is necessary before 'heart attack' to indicate a singular event.

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