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What medications are prescribed after a heart attack?
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Prior medications (if prescribed for diabetes, high blood pressure, lung disease, etc.) are usually continued
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Aspirin
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Nitroglycerin tablets for "PRN" or as needed use
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A beta-blocker or ACE-inhibitor medication, depending upon how well the heart is pumping
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Treatment for high cholesterol in patients with this problem
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Smoking cessation
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Dietary restrictions
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Exercise program
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Follow-up in physician's office
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