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In their own words, heart patients share
their success stories and experiences, helping to inspire others to lead healthier lives. |
This section allows readers to find stories written by
patients with specific risk factors and characteristics.
Many of these are new stories written by patients and their physicians. Readers may also
access the List of Winners of the Ecotrin® Heart Patient of the Year Award to read
patient stories and press releases. We thank all of the heart patients who have shared
their moving and inspiring stories with us.
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Certain risk factors, particularly family history, high cholesterol and a history of
smoking cigarettes, were characteristic of many of the patients listed. Physical
inactivity was another pervasive characteristic prior to heart attack; many patients have
added an exercise regimen to their daily routine. Please read the patient stories to find
out more.
The following patients had a pre-existing condition of diabetes:
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The following patients had a family history of
heart disease:
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The following are stories about female patients:
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The following patients had a history of high blood pressure:
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The following patients had a history of high cholesterol:
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The following patients led high-stress lifestyles ("Type
A") personality:
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The following patients described themselves as physically inactive:
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The following patients had a history of smoking cigarettes:
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The following patients made lifestyle changes over age 60:
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The following patients were overweight
(lost 40+ pounds in rehabilitation):
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The following patients had their first heart attack under age 40:
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