You can help to prevent a heart attack by controlling your risk factors for atherosclerosis, especially high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes. If you have high cholesterol, follow your doctor's guidelines for a healthy diet low in fats and cholesterol, and, if necessary, take medication to decrease your blood cholesterol level. If you have high blood pressure, follow your doctor's recommendations for modifying your diet and taking your medication. If you...
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The heart is the human body's hardest working organ. Throughout life it continuously pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients through a... Read more »
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ReferencesAbraham NS, Hlatky MA, Antman EM, Bhatt DL, Bjorkman DJ, Clark CB, et al. ACCF/ACG/AHA 2010 Expert Consensus Document on the concomitant... Read more »
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www.nhlbi.nih.gov -- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutewww.acc.org -- American College of Cardiologywww.americanheart.org -- American Heart... Read more »
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RehabilitationPhysical RehabilitationPhysical rehabilitation is extremely important after a heart attack. Patients with recent episodes of acute... Read more »
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Heart Attack SymptomsCommon signs and symptom of heart attack include:Chest pain or discomfort (angina), which can feel like pressure, squeezing,... Read more »