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Interactive Tool: Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack? - What's next?
If you are concerned about your score, talk to your doctor about lowering your risk for a heart attack. You can make lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking or changing your diet, that can substantially reduce your chances of heart attack. For more information, see the topic Coronary Artery Disease.
Adapted from the U.S. National Cholesterol Education Program's "Risk Assessment Tool." Available online: http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/atpiii/calculator.asp?usertype=pub.
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