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Fresh approach to diet and medication improves recovery after heart attack

After a heart attack, cardiovascular health and even survival can be improved by intensive dietary therapy and early dosing with a medication that blocks the harmful hormonal effects in the heart, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 56th annual Scientific Session in New Orleans.

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