What is the difference between heart attack and heart failure?

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Urielthompson75

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Heart attack and heart failure share many of the same risk factors and underlying medical conditions. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is cut off partially or completely, whereas heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to effectively pump enough blood to all parts of the body. The majority of heart attacks occur when one of the arteries going to the heart becomes clogged, cutting off blood flow. The cardiac muscles begin to die when they are deprived of oxygen.

Heart failure, on the other hand, normally occurs over time. The heart muscle weakens and has difficulty pumping blood to fuel your body's cells. This is a long-term condition that worsens with time. Medication, on the other hand, can help you live longer and better. Heart attacks can cause heart failure by reducing the heart's ability to pump blood. After a heart attack, heart failure can strike suddenly. The symptoms are usually severe at first. This is a case of severe cardiac failure. However, with treatment and medication, you can recover quickly.
 
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