What can I do to prevent Heart Attack at home?

First of all, never delay if you think you have a chest pain that might be a symptom of Heart Attack. Just call an emergency service.
Some other things you could fix by yourself at home are:

• Decrease the risk of having a Heart Attack by taking a children small dose of Aspirin. You must chew it instead of just swallowing, because it is absorbed quickly when chewed. You can take up to 165mg daily to prevent the Heart Attack occurrence - Aspirin has antithrombotic properties. But, also, it is not indicated for those with bleeding risks and hemorrhages. First discuss this with your doctor.
• Uncontrolled blood pressure is another risk you must not assume and a main reason of death in heart disease. You could buy a personal sphygmomanometer and learn to check your blood pressure daily. This will give you more trust that everything is ok and constant.
• Lower your "bad LDL" lipids intake and just pay attention to the food you eat and try to avoid fast food and excessive rich-in-fats products. Think at your blood vessels as thin pipes which are too narrow to keep on their walls cholesterol plaques, which form because of bad eating behaviors. The total cholesterol level should be kept below 200 mg/dL, and the LDL cholesterol level below 130 mg/dL (under 100 mg/dL in those with known heart disease or diabetes).
• If you smoke - quit immediately. Smoking jut makes worse your circulatory condition and it aggravates your heart condition. Also, this is the only preventive procedure you can start right now by yourself and it is a big step in fighting not only Heart Attack, but all other dozens of complications and disorders smoking leads to.
• Keep diabetes under control - do you'll decrease the risk of a Heart Attack or other circulatory problem Uncontrolled diabetes increases your risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and circulation problems.
Also, talk with your family members and neighbors and let all know you have some heart disorders, so they could help in case it's necessary. Avoid strong emotions, especially bad ones, and try to keep a moderate lifestyle, so your heart could remain for longer your best friend as it always was.

Updated: January, 20 2008 22:12:47

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