India, Aug. 5 -- A heart attack is a life-changing event, but surviving one doesn't always mean the risk is over. In fact, people who have had a heart attack remain at a higher risk of experiencing another one if they do not manage their heart health carefully. A second heart attack can happen weeks, months, or even years after the first and may be more dangerous because the heart has already suffered some damage. However, the risk can be significantly reduced with timely treatment, regular follow-ups, healthy lifestyle changes, and prescribed medications.

Dr Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, CK Birla Hospitals Jaipur, explains to HealthShots why a second heart attack can be more serious and what you can do to protect ...