TEMPO.CO, Jakarta Coronary artery disease describes a dangerous thickening and narrowing of the coronary arteries, the vessels that carry blood to the heart. Furthermore, the narrowing interferes with the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle, which can cause chest pain, heart failure, or heart failure heart attack.
Tindakan pencegahan dini adalah perlindungan terbaik terhadap serangan jantung. Dilansir dari Express, kardiolog Dr. Seth Martin mengatakan tidak ada kata terlambat untuk melakukan perubahan.
"Memulai sekarang lebih baik daripada tidak pernah sama sekali," ujarnya.
Hindari rokok
Martin menekankan salah satu cara paling ampuh untuk mencegah serangan jantung adalah berhenti merokok. Jika belum menjadi perokok, jantung mungkin berada dalam posisi yang jauh lebih sehat daripada yang sudah. Merokok dianggap sebagai salah satu faktor risiko utama serangan jantung. Tapi, perokok pasif bisa sama berbahaya. Jadi, penting untuk menghindarinya.
Adjust your diet
In addition, dietary considerations are also very important. He advises limiting saturated fat, trans fat, salt, and sugar. Examples of foods high in saturated fat are milk chocolate, pastries, lamb, sausages, burgers, and kebabs. Examples of foods high in trans fats include frozen pizza, popcorn, or cake. Therefore, it is better to consume monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and high-fiber foods. Monounsaturated fats such as nuts, avocado, and sunflower oil. Then, polyunsaturated fats are in sunflower seeds, salmon, mackerel, herring, swordfish, and corn oil.
Stay active moving
In addition to diet should also be more active. Regular exercise can help strengthen the heart muscle and improve the cardiovascular system. Take at least 30 minutes a day to move. Exercise can also help maintain or achieve a healthy weight.
“If you are overweight, losing just 5 to 10 percent of your current body weight will lower your risk of developing it.” heart disease, said Martin.
Avoid stress
Another key measure to help prevent future heart attacks is stress-free. An unhealthy way to deal with stress is to overeat, drink, or sit too much. On the other hand, it’s healthier for the heart if you can reduce stress in a healthier way. For example, through exercise or exercise, meditation, and spending time with friends.
Also read: 5 Tips to Prevent Heart Attacks at a Young Age
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