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When someone gets angina for a few minutes due to coronary disease, does it scar the heart or damage it? or is it just heart attacks that damage muscle.

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Probably Not: Brief episodes of angina likely do not cause any measurable heart damage. They are, however, a very important warning sign and should not be ignored. If the frequency/duration/severity of anginal attacks is increasing or if someone has new onset angina that hasn't been evaluated yet, then it is important to see a doctor asap.

Answered 10/4/2016

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