Reducing Heart Attack Risk

You can reduce your risk of having a heart attack—even if you already have coronary heart disease (CHD) or have had a previous heart attack. The key is to take steps to prevent or control your heart disease risk factors.

Six Key Steps To Reduce Heart Attack Risk

Taking these steps will reduce your risk of having a heart attack:

	Stop smoking
	Lower high blood pressure
	Reduce high blood cholesterol
	Aim for a healthy weight
	Be physically active each day
	Manage diabetes

Choose an item to find out more about that step.

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