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A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is severely reduced or blocked [15, 17]. Timely treatment is critical to limit heart damage [12, 15].

: Talk about everyday topics to help them feel like themselves again, rather than focusing solely on their illness [7].

: Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity per week [10]. File: Heart.attack.zip ...

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

: This is a supervised program that includes exercise, nutrition education, and stress management [24]. Ask your doctor for a referral if one wasn't provided at discharge [11]. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to

Recovery is a gradual process focused on rehabilitation and preventing future events [11].

: A simple way to spot an emergency is the "4 P’s"— Pain (chest/arms), Pale skin, weak Pulse , and heavy Perspiration [20]. : Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity per week [10]

: Work with your doctor to keep blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar in a healthy range [10, 23]. 4. Supporting Others