After a heart attack, you'll need treatment for ischemic heart disease. This will help prevent another heart attack. Your doctor may recommend:

•        Lifestyle changes, such as following a healthy diet, being physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, and quitting smoking.

•        Medicines to control chest pain or discomfort, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and your heart's workload. Some of these medicines can help you prevent another heart attack.

•        Anticlotting medicines, such as aspirin, that your doctor may prescribe to help you prevent another heart attack.

•        A cardiac rehabilitation program.

If you find it hard to get your medicines or complete your cardiac rehabilitation program, talk with your doctor. Don't stop the medicines or programs because they can help you prevent another heart attack.