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HEALTHY HEART

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If I do this......

.....I lower my risk of heart attack!

Stop smoking

50- 75% reduction in first heart attack
50% reduction in second heart attack after first year of not smoking

Control my blood pressure

20-50% reduction in heart attacks

Use a medicine called a beta blocker

20-50% reduction in heart attacks

Use aspirin or another blood thinner

20-50% reduction in heart attacks

Lower LDL cholesterol

20-50% reduction in heart attacks

Take estrogen(women only)

20-30% reduction in recurrent heart attacks

EXERCISE REGULARLY

There is evidence that regular exercise can protect the heart against a first or recurrent heart attack.


HAZARD CLINIC NEWS

Dr. Wicker elected into ACP fellowship

 

Dr. Mitchell Wicker Jr. has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the society of internist. 

The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care.

Dr. Wicker was elected on the recommendation of peers, and the review of ACP's credentials subcommittee. 

 
     
     

 

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