On World Heart Day, we want to know, after a heart attack, what happens next?

Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Tan Ru San, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS), about the critical weeks after a heart attack and why leaving hospital does not mean the danger has passed.

Why should LDL cholesterol be checked again within four to six weeks? How low should “bad” cholesterol go, and what happens if a patient is still not meeting the target?

They also discuss the risk of a second heart attack, the role of medication and lifestyle changes, and what patients should do if they experience side effects or have concerns about their treatment.

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