A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) three months ago. During his hospitalization, he had stents inserted in two locations in the coronary arteries. He was also placed on a cholesterol-lowering agent and two antihypertensives
What type of care is he receiving?
1) Primary prevention
2) Secondary prevention
3) Tertiary prevention
4) Health promotion
ANS: 3
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