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Learn About Heart Disease

 
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There are many steps you can take to keep your heart healthy. Learn more by clicking on the links below:

Get Your Blood Pressure Checked
Lowering your blood pressure can reduce your risk of heart disease.

Get Your Cholesterol Checked
Too much cholesterol in your blood can cause heart disease or heart attack.

Take Aspirin Every Day
Taking aspirin every day can prevent a heart attack. Ask your doctor if aspirin is right for you.
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If you or a loved one has heart disease, or if you are at risk for getting heart disease, talk to a doctor about ways to stay healthy.
  • What should I eat and how active should I be to keep my heart healthy?
  • Should I be tested for heart disease?
  • What are my blood pressure numbers and cholesterol levels? What should they be?
  • Do I need medication?
  • Can you help me quit smoking?

Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.

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