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Heart attack – follow-up care
Coordinating ongoing care and prevention after a heart attack.
Understanding the condition
A heart attack is an emergency in which impaired blood supply can damage heart muscle. After hospital treatment, recovery, rehabilitation and prevention of another event are central. This page describes long-term follow-up care.
Common symptoms
New chest pain, pressure or tightness, cold sweats, nausea or breathlessness may indicate another heart attack. Atypical symptoms can also occur. Call 112 immediately if you suspect a heart attack; do not wait for a routine appointment.
Diagnosis and assessment
We use the discharge report, details of procedures and your medication plan to guide follow-up. We assess exercise tolerance, blood pressure, lipids and other conditions. Cardiology reviews and rehabilitation are coordinated according to your findings.
Treatment and ongoing care
Prescribed medicines help prevent further blood vessel blockage and manage risk factors. Blood thinners must not be stopped independently, particularly after a stent procedure. We support smoking cessation, practical dietary changes and gradual return to activity according to your medical rehabilitation plan.
Monitoring your progress together
We discuss which changes to watch for in everyday life and when another check-up would be useful. Your questions, personal goals and how well you tolerate treatment inform further decisions. Where needed, we coordinate with your treating specialists.
Your appointment at the practice
Bring your health insurance card, recent medical letters, existing test results and a medication list. Note any changes in your symptoms and your main questions. Do not change existing treatment yourself; we will discuss together whether adjustments are needed.