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Brain cell dies after major heart attack

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Possible: If the heart attack disrupted the hearts ability to pump blood appropriately to the brain; then yes it's possible.

Answered 11/7/2017

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Unusual: Brain cells die after major stroke. One can have a major heart attack and no brain injury.

Answered 3/25/2013

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