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Article: Heartfelt Wake-Up Call Sounded for Heart Attack Survivors.
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- PR Newswire
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- December 8, 2005
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New Survey Uncovers the Life-Changing Effects of a Heart Attack and Critical Need for Education
DALLAS, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey reveals a majority of heart attack survivors characterize their attack as a life-altering "wake-up call," giving them renewed priorities and a second chance at life. However, many of those surveyed also say their heart attack left them with feelings of depression, hopelessness or fear. In fact, the survey showed that heart attack survivors are more likely to fear having another attack than death. Surprisingly, the survey also showed that while an overwhelming majority acknowledge their increased risk for another attack, ...