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What is the difference between heart attack and heart failure?

25 September, 2020

What is the difference between heart attack and heart failure?
The terms heart attack and heart failure are often confused. While there is some overlap in both their symptoms and underlying cause, they are really two distinct entities.

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A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to …

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What is the difference between heart attack and heart failure?