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Heart attack    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Myocardial infarction; MI; Acute MI

Prevention

Control cardiac risk factors whenever possible. Control blood pressure and total cholesterol levels, reduce or avoid smoking, modify diet if necessary (increase high density lipoproteins and decrease low density lipoproteins), control diabetes, and lose weight if obese. Follow an exercise program to improve cardiovascular fitness. (Consult your health care provider first.)

After a heart attack, follow-up care is important to reduce the risk of developing a new heart attack. Often, a cardiac rehabilitation program is recommended to help you gradually return to a "normal" lifestyle. Follow the exercise, diet, and medication regimen prescribed by your doctor.

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