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Doctors! what actions should one take after surviving a heart attack?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Same as Before: Good personal choices this time! no smoking regular cardiovascular exercize weight control watch vital signs, cholesterol, diet etc.

Answered 4/8/2013

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