The Main Differences Between Angina Attacks & Heart Attacks

Heart Damage After Angina VS A Heart Attack

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Heart damage after angina vs a heart attack differs in the fact angina attacks don't create permanent damage to the heart. In contrast, during a heart attack, blood flow is typically either severely restricted or completely ceased to the heart muscle. This lack of blood flow, even for just a couple of minutes, injures the heart. The extent of damage the heart muscle incurs will depend on how big the area affected by the blocked artery is and how much time elapses between the lack of blood flow and the onset of treatment. This is why it is extremely important to seek medical attention when symptoms of a heart attack are experienced.

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