Having a heart attack can be frightening. Once someone has one, it might be a wakeup call, and they may have anxiety about suffering a second attack. It’s true that people who have one attack have a risk of having another event. However, there are many ways to manage that risk and improve your cardiovascular health, according to Eugenia Gianos, MD, is a clinical cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
Learn more here about maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Eugenia Gianos, MD, is a clinical cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
References
American Heart Association. (2022). Understand your risks to prevent a heart attack.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Heart disease facts.
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