Knowledge is power. If you understand the risks for heart disease, you can take steps to improve your health. Risk factors are traits and lifestyle habits that can increase your chance of having a heart attack. So, it’s important to know them and have a discussion with a healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can help you reduce, control or prevent as many risk factors as you can. They may recommend healthy changes to your daily habits, prescribe medication, or both.
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