The first 90 days after a heart attack are an important time to address critical issues such as doctor visits, rehabilitation and recovery, and reevaluating daily habits. The risk for another heart event or stroke is higher during the first 90 days after a heart attack, so taking care of physical and mental health is key.
In this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains what happens when someone has a heart attack, the differences between heart attack and cardiac arrest, what to do in an emergency, and how to approach recovery in the first few months after a heart attack.
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