How to Prevent a Second Heart Attack, According to a Cardiologist

A heart attack can be scary, and you might fear having a second heart attack. These feelings are normal, but you can use them as motivation to reassess your lifestyle. Many risk factors for heart attacks are modifiable: They are things you can change. That means you have the power to make changes that can prevent a second heart attack, according to Eugenia Gianos MD, is a clinical cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.

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