There are many things people with high blood pressure can do to help prevent a heart attack. All of these steps require commitment and dedication, but when followed, greatly lower your risk of having a blood pressure related heart attack.
Time Required: Lifelong Commitment
Here's How:
- Take your medicines as directed.
- Avoid participating at full speed in new, strenuous activities. Take things slowly in the beginning.
- Don't Smoke. If you smoke now, quit.
- Manage your weight. Even a 5% reduction in body weight is beneficial.
- Eat right by avoiding foods that are high in salt and fats, especially trans fats.
- Talk with your doctor and develop a regular exercise program
