After a heart attack
Following your doctor's instructions will pay off.
Ask survivors to describe the impact of their heart attacks, and a common theme is that it was a "wake-up call." Unfortunately, many people seem to hit the snooze alarm once the danger has passed. Some ignore advice that can protect the heart; others gradually let it fall by the wayside.
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