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My dad had a heart attack this morning and i'm scared, will he get another one?

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Possibly: But unlikely if he's now under medical care.

Answered 6/15/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Possible: Need to sort out vessels involved, amount of damage and corrections. Risk factr reductions will be important- non smoking, weight control, diet etc!

Dr Chapman agreed

Answered 6/17/2013

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