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Is cardiac fibrosis bad?
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Yes, the fibrotic portion of any organ will lose its normal function. So, if a portion of the heart muscle becomes fibrotic that portion of heart tissue (myocardium) loses the ability to contract effectively so the heart is weaker.
Answered 5/31/2022
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Bad is a wide term. But yes it can be fatal which I call bad. But may start not so bad and work up. Some causes can be treated to stop/reverse it such as hemosiderosis. So you need to find cause to get best treatment. Discuss with your Drs.
Answered 6/1/2022
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