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After a heart attack, most people who don’t have chest pain or discomfort, or other problems can safely return to most of their normal activities within a few weeks. Most can begin walking right away. 1.      Exercise Once you return home, it’s usually recommended that you rest and only do light activities, such as walking […] Read More

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, […] Read More

Your doctor may recommend cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) to help you recover from a heart attack and to help prevent another heart attack. Nearly everyone who has had a heart attack can benefit from rehab. Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program that may help improve the health and well-being of people who have heart […] Read More

Treatment for a heart attack usually includes making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. Your doctor also may recommend: •           Heart-healthy eating •           Aiming for healthy weight •           Managing stress •           Physical activity •           Quitting smoking Taking these steps can lower your chances of having another heart attack. Read More

Early treatment for a heart attack can prevent or limit damage to the heart muscle. Acting fast, by calling 9–1–1 at the first symptoms of a heart attack, can save your life. Medical personnel can begin diagnosis and treatment even before you get to the hospital. Immediate treatment: Certain treatments are usually started right away […] Read More

Your doctor will diagnose a heart attack based on your signs and symptoms, your medical and family histories, and test results. Diagnostic tests: •           ECG (Electrocardiogram) An ECG is a simple, painless test that detects and records the heart’s electrical activity. The test shows how fast the heart is beating and its rhythm (steady or […] Read More

Call 9–1–1. The signs and symptoms of a heart attack can develop suddenly. However, they also can develop slowly—sometimes within hours, days, or weeks of a heart attack. Any time you think you might be having heart attack symptoms or a heart attack, don’t ignore it or feel embarrassed to call for help. Call 9–1–1 […] Read More

The symptoms of a heart attack can vary from person to person. Some people can have few symptoms and are surprised to learn they’ve had a heart attack. If you’ve already had a heart attack, your symptoms may differ during another heart attack. It is important for you to know the most common symptoms of […] Read More

To keep heart disease from getting worse and to prevent another heart attack, follow your doctor’s advice. You might need to change your lifestyle. Here are some changes you can make that can cut your risk and put you on the path to a healthier life: 1.         Stop smoking: Smoking dramatically increases your risk of […] Read More

You might take certain drugs after a heart attack to: •           Prevent blood clots; •           Help your heart work better; •           Prevent plaques by lowering cholesterol. You might take medications that treat an uneven heartbeat, lower your blood pressure, control chest pain, and treat heart failure. Keep a list of all your medications, and take […] Read More