Your Recovery Timeline.

You’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed right now and wondering what steps you can take toward recovery. Take a breath, and know that you are not alone. There are thousands of people just like you who are also wondering “ what’s next?” Check out the timeline below for some important milestones on your recovery journey:

You just had
a heart attack.

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Month 1

Make a commitment & set your personal health goals
Join a community for support
Start cardiac rehabilitation
Meet with your doctor and review your list of medications

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Month 3

Check your motivation & set long-term personal health goals
Review your risk factors (things that increase your chances of having a heart attack) and ask your doctor how bad cholesterol (LDL-C) can contribute to having heart attacks
Make sure that you have had a blood test, known as a lipid panel, to check your cholesterol levels

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Month 6

Celebrate progress & check in on personal goals
Meet with your doctor and focus on reducing risk factors

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Month 12

The 1-year mark
Have a check in appointment with your doctor to make sure you are on the right track
Help others by sharing your story

Rebound Workbook

Presented by Heart Attack FAQ

Connect with us to download Rebound, our free 12-month heart attack recovery workbook. It is a companion guide to help you return to your life as you navigate recovery. It is full of helpful information, guides for discussions with your doctor, and simple ways to track and manage risk factors of another heart attack.

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Connect with us to get the latest information and support through your recovery journey and for a link to download Rebound, our free 12-month heart attack recovery workbook.