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The Making of a Heart Attack
A heart attack can happen to anyone—even pro football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. Join Barry as he connects with four other people—each with their own heart attack story to tell. Together, they share how their lives and perspectives have changed since their heart attacks.
High LDL-C (bad cholesterol) can lead to serious cardiovascular events, like heart attack or stroke, especially if you have cardiovascular disease. Know more about your risk by getting your cholesterol tested. Learn how to
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Diving Deeper
Learn more about cardiovascular disease from Tara, Gigi, Ponciano, Hyvelle, and Barry.
A risk that’s easy to miss
Many people don’t know they’re at risk of a heart attack or stroke until it happens. Watch Barry and other patients talk about what they wish they had known, and learn how to find out what puts you at risk.
The dangers of LDL-C
It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to your heart attacks and strokes. LDL-C is one of the most serious—but also modifiable—risk factors for a CV event.