A Comprehensive Guide To Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Preventing And Reducing The Risk Of Heart Disease

All of the lifestyle changes that are implemented to treat coronary artery disease can also be used beforehand to help prevent and reduce the risk of developing coronary artery disease and other heart diseases.

To improve heart health, the first steps are to quit smoking and to stay or become physically fit by getting a minimum of thirty minutes to an hour of exercise per week. When that activity no longer feels strenuous, add fifteen minutes of exerciseto theroutine. Other methods to improve heart health include reducing or better managing stress, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and eating a healthy diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in fat and sodium.

Making healthy lifestyle changes is one of the best ways to prevent and treat heart disease. Keep reading to learn what can happen if coronary artery disease is left untreated.