"Seven Things You Should Do After A Heart Attack" - Kristen Fischer
Of the 735,000 Americans who have a heart attack each year, 525,000 are first timers. That amounts to a lot of people who may not know what to do after such a trauma. The good news is that there is a lot you can do to improve your health and hopefully prevent another attack. You will likely see various teams of doctors administering medication and monitoring devices once you arrive at the hospital, said Allan Stewart, MD, associate professor of cardiovascular surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “While you are in the hospital, allow the doctors to take proper care of you, this is a particularly difficult time, as you are anxious, in pain, and typically confused.” Dr. Stewart adds that there are a few lifestyle changes you must commit to after a heart attack to get your health back on track: no smoking, cholesterol control, regular exercise, and control of sugar levels.
- Allan Stewart, MD, Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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