Heart attacks should be taken seriously.
Statistics show that heart attacks affect 805,000 Americans annually.
Around 200,000 of those are with repeated heart attack patients. How do you know if you are at risk of a
second heart attack?
The Risk Factors
There are risk factors that are common among those who suffer from multiple heart attacks. Most of these factors can be reduced with some lifestyle changes.
Risk factors include:
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Unhealthy lifestyle
Reducing the Risk
The first risk factor to tackle is weight.
Talk to your doctor about safe ways to lose weight, especially the fat around the belly section.
That middle bulge is associated with heart problems, according to studies.
Also, inquire about a smoking cessation program if you are a smoker.
Smoking will narrow heart arteries over time, which can lead to a heart attack.
The sooner you quit using tobacco, the better off your health will be.
Those with diabetes need to work to keep their blood sugars under control.
Diabetes will also have a detrimental effect on your heart if left unchecked.
Check your lifestyle.
Things like eating fast food, failing to exercise regularly, and eating late-night junk food will only hurt your heart as it affects your overall health.
Learn to eat more nutritiously and set an exercise routine as recommended by your doctor.
Conclusion
You’ve had one heart attack and need to do all you can to lower the risk of another.
Each subsequent heart attack will weaken your heart, make it harder to recover, and will reduce your lifespan.
Do all you can to avoid it by changing what you can.
