Can a heart attack fix itself?

When a heart attack damages heart muscle, it typically forms scar tissue. The muscle may recover somewhat, but it will likely never be at the same level it was before. New research shows promise for therapies that can help this, but current healthcare is not there yet.

Left untreated, a severely damaged heart muscle can lead to heart failure or severe heart rhythm disfunction, which ultimately can result in death.

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