Heart disease is the
single largest cause of death in
India
with heart attacks being
accountable for one third of all deaths caused by heart diseases. A heart
attack is a result of the death of the heart muscle because of a loss of blood
supply caused by blockage in one or more of a person’s coronary arteries. The
major heart diseases are Angina, Congestive heart failure, Rheumatic heart
disease and Atherosclerosis.
Most heart problems are
directly linked to stress, lack of exercise and unhealthy eating habits. As
heart attacks are easily preventable, it is important to know about the
precautions one must take to avoid costly visits to the hospital in future.
Prevention of Heart Attacks
To prevent heart attacks or other heart diseases, it
is important to make changes in the lifestyle and live a healthy life.
Undergoing medical check-ups regularly is equally important.
Given below are some of the basics to keep
heart diseases at bay -
- Eat a
healthy diet to prevent or reduce high blood pressure and high blood
cholesterol. Maintain a healthy weight.
- Quit
smoking. Find alternative ways to cope with stress.
- Participate
in physical activity. Exercise regularly, walk, run or practice yoga
(under supervision or guidance).
- Control
diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol.
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few specialized heart hospitals in
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