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Here’s a really good article about what patients go through after a heart attack, with some good quotes by a cardiologist:
“After giving a patient two to three weeks of rest and recovery after a heart attack, we focus on the major issue that will govern the rest of their lives and that is how to prevent the next one,” Blair said. “We make sure they are taking the right medications, following a healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise. If they smoked before a heart attack, it’s crucial they quit. If they follow these steps, the likelihood of another heart attack is low.”
Living with the knowledge they are fortunate to have survived a near-fatal heart attack causes many patients to fully embrace life and enjoy it to the fullest, Blair said.
“I tell my patients, ‘If this wasn’t a life-changer for you, we’re back to square one,’” Blair said. “However, most realize the gift of life they’ve been given. Many patients feel even better after a heart attack due to medical procedures that improved their health and lifestyle changes that make them feel better than before.”
There’s lots of good info in this article, so keep reading here.
