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What poisonous metals can cause angina or heart failure?

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Mercury: Mercury and lead - are known to cause significant damage to the heart muscle.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/7/2013

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Controversial: Controversial data on lead and mercury. Few jama articles in early 2000.

Answered 5/3/2013

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