How does a heart attack affect a heart?

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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