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By Mayo Clinic staff

The same lifestyle changes that help reduce the symptoms of acute coronary syndrome can also help prevent it from happening in the first place. Eat a healthy diet, exercise most days of the week for 30 to 60 minutes, and see your doctor regularly for checks of your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

References
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