A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) 3 months ago. During his hospitalization, he had stents inserted in two sites in the coronary arteries. He was also placed on a cholesterol-lowering agent and two antihypertensives. What type of care is he receiving?

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Tertiary prevention involves measures taken to manage and improve the quality of life for individuals with established diseases, such as post-myocardial infarction care, including stent placement and medication management.

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