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Heart Attack and Heart Failure

We’ve all heard the dreaded names ­ heart attack and heart failure. So what sets these two frightening conditions apart? Heart Attack A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when a blood clot develops at the site of plaque in a coronary artery, suddenly cutting off most or all blood supply to

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Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a broad term that refers to a disease of the heart muscle. The heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick, or abnormally rigid, and as cardiomyopathy progresses, the heart becomes weaker. Cardiomyopathy can lead to heart rhythm problems, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. Symptoms of cardiomyopathy generally get worse as the disease progresses. In

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