How to avoid heart attack?

While there are many risk factors of Heart attack that are out of your control, there are still some basic steps you can take to keep your heart healthy.

Smoking is a major cause of heart disease. Starting a smoking cessation program can reduce your risk.
Maintaining a healthy diet,
exercising,
and limiting your alcohol intake are other important ways to reduce your risk.

If you have diabetes, be sure to take your medications and check your blood glucose levels regularly. If you have a heart condition, work closely with your doctor and take your medication. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your risk of a heart attack.

If you had a heart attack before, you can prevent further attacks.

The goal after your heart attack is to keep your heart healthy and reduce your risks of having another heart attack. Your best bet to ward off future attacks are to take your medications, change your lifestyle, and see you doctor for regular heart checkups.

Why Do I Need to Take Drugs After a Heart Attack?

Drugs are prescribed after a heart attack to:

Prevent future blood clots
Lessen the work of your heart and improve your heart’s performance and recovery
Prevent plaques by lowering cholesterol

Other drugs may be prescribed if needed. These include medications to treat irregular heartbeats, lower blood pressure, control angina, and treat heart failure.

It is important to know the names of your medications, what they are used for, and how often and at what times you need to take them. Your doctor or nurse should review your medications with you. Keep a list of your medications and bring them to each of your doctor visits. If you have questions about them, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What Lifestyle Changes Are Needed After a Heart Attack?

There is no cure for coronary artery disease. In order to prevent the progression of heart disease and another heart attack, you must