Unfortunately, once you’ve had a heart attack, your chance of having another one is higher. But, there are steps you can take to protect your heart. Taking prescribed medications, following an exercise program tailored to you, maintaining a healthy weight and being careful about what you eat can all help keep your heart healthy. Controlling your blood pressure and lowering cholesterol are also important steps to help prevent another heart attack. Speak to your doctor about your individual risk.
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Hi, Anon.
Thank you for posting.
Unfortunately, once you’ve had a heart attack, your chance of having another one is higher. But, there are steps you can take to protect your heart. Taking prescribed medications, following an exercise program tailored to you, maintaining a healthy weight and being careful about what you eat can all help keep your heart healthy. Controlling your blood pressure and lowering cholesterol are also important steps to help prevent another heart attack. Speak to your doctor about your individual risk.
Here are some resources that may be helpful.
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/heartattack/lifeafter
https://www.cardiosmart.org/Heart-Conditions/Heart-Attack
Helena
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