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: Consistent use of prescribed medications (like blood thinners or cholesterol-lowering drugs) is essential to lower the risk of a second heart attack [11].

: A simple way to spot an emergency is the "4 P’s"— Pain (chest/arms), Pale skin, weak Pulse , and heavy Perspiration [20].

: Symptoms can include chest tightness, unusual fatigue, shortness of breath, anxiety, and even indigestion [13]. File: Heart.attack.zip ...

: Do not wait to see if symptoms pass. The Mayo Clinic advises calling for help before taking any other action [5, 12]. 2. Life After a Heart Attack

: Talk about everyday topics to help them feel like themselves again, rather than focusing solely on their illness [7]. : Consistent use of prescribed medications (like blood

: Most adults need 7–9 hours of sleep each night [10].

: Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do for your heart [5, 10]. : Do not wait to see if symptoms pass

The American Heart Association highlights eight key behaviors to maintain a healthy heart [10, 27]: