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Is an apical infarction a major or mild heart attack?

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Dr. Eric Lehr answered

It varies: An apical infarction refers to the location of the heart attack, which is at the apex of the heart. The size can vary depending on how much of the heart muscle was damaged.

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Answered 5/21/2016

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It depends.: It depends on how much of the apex is infarcted. The functional result is also affected by how well the rest of the heart is working.

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Answered 9/14/2013

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