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More information about heart attack, heart disease, and its risk factors is available at these Web pages all can be reached through the NHLBI Web site at www.nhlbi.nih.gov:
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Knowing what to do in case of a heart attack can save lives. Americans can plan ahead by following these steps:
Acting fast is crucial for surviving a heart attack. But Americans also can take action to reduce their risk of ever having one or of having a repeat heart attack.