HEART ATTACK RISK FACTORS: THE WORST RISK? NOT KNOWING.

Learn more about risk factors for heart attack (myocardial infarction) – and learn how you can work with your doctor to make more informed decisions.

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GET THE DETAILS ON HEART ATTACK RISK

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Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack?

The link between age, blood pressure, stress and heart attacks is well known. Learn about these and other factors that can impact your risk.

SEE YOUR RISK FACTORS
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Genetic Risk Factors for Heart Attack

Find out how your family history can impact your heart – and how you can work with your doctor to manage your risks.

SEE YOUR RISK FACTORS
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Diabetes & Heart Disease: Managing Your Risks

Get information on the link between diabetes and heart disease and what you can do to limit your risks.

MANAGE YOUR RISK FACTORS

 

OVER HALF OF

HEART ATTACKS

OCCUR IN THOSE WHO

AREN’T SEEN AS

HIGH RISK.*

*In a study of those who experienced a heart attack at ≤50 years

OVER HALF OF

HEART ATTACKS

OCCUR IN THOSE WHO

AREN’T SEEN AS

HIGH RISK.*

*In a study of those who experienced a heart attack at ≤50 years

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20% OF

HEART ATTACK

SURVIVORS

OVER 45

WILL HAVE ANOTHER ONE

WITHIN FIVE YEARS.

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80% OF

HEART DISEASE

CAN BE PREVENTED

THROUGH LIFESTYLE CHOICES

AND BY CONTROLLING

FACTORS SUCH AS BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL.

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ABOUT 25%

OF HEART ATTACKS

HAPPEN TO PEOPLE

WHO'VE ALREADY

HAD ONE.

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MANAGING RISK:

WHY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS MAY NOT BE ENOUGH

If you take prescription medications for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, they may not be enough to protect your heart. Talk to your doctor about whether these medications are enough for you and whether adding an aspirin regimen can help further reduce the risk of another heart attack or clot-related (ischemic) stroke.

LEARN HOW ASPIRIN COULD HELP

Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. 

HEART ATTACK SURVIVOR STORIES

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Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen.