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  Mt.Sinai Cardiology Center
cardiology/ cardiac care
heart attack risk assessment and prevention
Dr. Arthur S Agatston

Arthur S. Agatston, M.D., Medical Director of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Cardiac Prevention Center, answers your questions about heart attacks and what you need to do to minimize your chances of having one.
Dr. Arthur S Agatston

Explain the concept of risk factors and heart attacks.
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How does cholesterol affect my chance of having a heart attack?
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What is cholesterol?
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What should my cholesterol be?
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What are triglycerides?
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What are the different types of medication used to lower cholesterol?
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When should I take medications for my cholesterol?
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How often should I have my cholesterol checked?
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What causes a heart attack?
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How does high blood pressure affect my risk of a heart attack?
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Is stress a contributing factor to heart disease?
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Explain women and heart disease.
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How does smoking affect the heart?
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What happens if I resume smoking after heart surgery?
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How does second-hand smoke affect heart disease?
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What happens if I smoke while taking birth control pills?
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Why is crash dieting bad for you?
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What is the Mt. Sinai South Beach Diet?
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Why was the Mt. Sinai South Beach Diet developed?
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Is the Mt. Sinai South Beach Diet based on a gradual lifestyle change?
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