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Abstract: . . . treatment may be needed. Tell your doctor if you get breathless, become more tired than usual, or notice swelling of your feet. These symptoms may indicate a degree of ' heart failure' (the heart muscle not pumping as well as normal). This can often be helped with medication. Depression and anxiety are common after an MI. This may be due to unfounded worries or other concerns. Again, tell your doctor. Counselling or other help may be appropriate. Further sources of information and help British Heart Foundation 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 4DH Heart Information Line: 0845 070 8070 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) Web: www.bhf.org.uk . . . . . . mackerel, sardines, kippers, pilchards, salmon, trout, anchovies, fresh tuna, (or take fish oil supplements). There is some evidence to suggest that eating 2-3 portions of oil-rich fish per week reduces the risk of a further MI. It is also without This leaflet briefly discusses the common advice that applies to most people who have had a myocardial infarction (MI or ' heart attack '). It mainly discusses ways to reduce the risk of further heart problems. Page 1 of 3 Page 2 side effects! It is probably the 'omega-3 fatty acids' in the fish oil that help. These can lower blood fat levels, lower blood pressure, and reduce the 'thickness' . . . . . . sardines, kippers, pilchards, salmon, trout, anchovies, fresh tuna, (or take fish oil supplements). There is some evidence to suggest that eating 2-3 portions of oil-rich fish per week reduces the risk of a further MI. It is also without This leaflet briefly discusses the common advice that applies to most people who have had a myocardial infarction (MI or ' heart attack '). It mainly discusses ways to reduce the risk of further heart problems. Page 1 of 3 Page 2 side effects! It is probably the 'omega-3 fatty acids' in the fish oil that help. These can lower blood fat levels, lower blood pressure, and reduce the 'thickness' of blood. . . . --2193,3,366,2417,10964
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