How does a heart attack affect a heart?

Answer 1

To put it simply, aside from the heart, kidneys and lungs are two of the most important organs affected. Over time, heart failure can lead to chronic renal failure as well as pulmonary edema (water in the lungs). It really is a simplified answer, as many other organs (such as liver) can get affected over time as well.

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Answer 2

Heart attacks, myocardial infarctions, are caused by blockage of the small arteries that provide oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. No oxygen causes that area of the heart muscle to die so it cannot beat properly. If the heart stops, then you die.

Answer 3

Succinate, a molecule made when the body breaks down sugars and fats, can cause long-term damage to organs following a heart attack.

During a heart attack or stroke, a clot can starve the heart or brain of blood and oxygen, causing irreversible damage. Further damage occurs when the clot is dislodged and blood rushes back into the organ, and until now the reason for this was not clear.

Answer 4

Your brain, Kidney, liver, lungs and of coarse heart.

Answer 5

Your brain may be affected if the carteriod artery has signifigant levels of plaque. Your legs, your abilty to have physical activity.