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Health Information

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HEALTHY HEART

ON THE RIGHT TRACK TO
A HEALTHY HEART
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| If I do this...... |
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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. |
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HAZARD CLINIC NEWS |  |
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Dr. Wicker elected into ACP
fellowship |
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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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