Study Reveals Target for Reversing Scar Tissue After Heart Attack
New research discovers a potential path to prevent permanent scarring and heart failure following a myocardial infarction.
Heart Attack
A heart attack happens when the blood supply is cut off from the heart muscle, usually because of a blood clot. Without blood and oxygen, the muscle cells are damaged and die.
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