Having a heart attack is scary and can be deadly. If you do not act quickly, you can die. But there are things you can do to reduce your chances of having a heart attack.
Sometimes, the symptoms of a heart attack are subtle and people ignore them, thinking they have indigestion or are getting the flu. This is especially true for women.
“The good news is, high cholesterol can be lowered, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke,” said Selomie Kebede, M.D., fellowship-trained cardiologist, Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute.
