What Happens After a Heart Attack? A Guide to Conversation with Your Cardiologist

“Heart Attack” – the words seem so alarming but thanks to the medical advancements through which people survive the first cardiac incident and can go on to live a full and productive life.

If you are admitted to hospital for having a heart attack and you survived, there might be a plenty of questions and doubts in your mind or your loved one’s mind, such as what triggered the incident and what could be the next move now.

For the first few weeks, it may be helpful to have someone close by to support and help you. Typically, you’ll be in the hospital for 2 days to a week after a heart attack. But if you have had certain complications, or other procedures like bypass surgery, you’ll probably need to stay longer.

The first thing you may notice is that your medication routine might change with adjusting your daily dosage or medications. And you’ll be probably put on new meds, too.

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It’s important to talk to your cardiologist about your medications and have a conversation about your further lifestyle and care. We have gathered some questions and created an infographic, that might help you have a conversation with your cardiologist.

A guide to conversation with your cardiologist after a heart attack…