“Is the damage from a heart attack permanent?”

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“Is the damage from a heart attack permanent?”

I am a 34 year old male. I want to know if the damage from a heart attack is permanent?

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**Luis E. Augsten** Cardiologist Marathon, FL · Accepted Answer

Luis E. Augsten Cardiologist Marathon, FL

YES

**Danelo Canete** Cardiologist Honolulu, Hawaii · Accepted Answer

Danelo Canete Cardiologist Honolulu, Hawaii

Unfortunately, yes. And how well you do in the future depends on how much damage. Google ejection fraction.

Danelo Cañete, MD