5 things you need to do after a heart attack
Your recovery after a heart attack doesn't end when you leave the hospital. To protect your heart over the long term, follow these steps.
Having a heart attack is life-altering experience. More than likely, you'll spend the days and weeks after your discharge from the hospital flooded with new information on your heart health and medical care. You'll also be learning to cope with your identity as a heart attack survivor.
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