Question 1

i just had a heart attack. what can i do to prevent another attack?

Accepted Answer

Address risk factors: The first thing to do is control the risk factors that you can: if you smoke, stop. Control cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes. Exercise or cardiac rehab if you currently don't. Address your diet and weight, if needed. Continue medications prescribed by your physician and follow-up as directed.Also consider adjunctive therapies that can help reduce stress levels, whatever tthose may be for you.

Question 2

what can i do to prevent a heart attack if i am 65-70yr?

Accepted Answer

Heart attack: Prevention of heart disease depends on risk factors: non- modifiable risk factors are age and heredity. Modifiable risk factors are obesity, smoking, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, sedantary life, diet etc. If we can control these risk factors and start a healthy life style we will prevent coronary artery disease.

Question 3

what should i do to prevent a stroke or heart attack if i snort cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine: Stop using Cocaine and control risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.

Question 4

what can you do to prevent a heart attack?

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Gradual blockage: Avoid by:
good personal habits 
no smoking
regular  exercize
monitor blood pressure
check cholesterol and general physical features
know your family history

the atherosclerosis is established over time and deposits and gets to the critical stage and clots, or the plaque disrupts like a trap door causing acute blockage and threatened or damaged heart muscle.

Question 5

how to prevent heart attack in older age??

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Hi. Healthy lifestyle, for starters: eat healthily, exercise regularly, and don't smoke. Many of the rest have some age dependency: treat high blood pressure and unfavorable lipids; if you're diabetic, control your diabetes well (A1c in the 6's - that helps eyes, kidneys, and nerves in addition to heart); take an aspirin or clopidogrel if instructed to do so by your doc.

Question 6

how to get a heart attack, and how to prevent one?

Accepted Answer

MI...: A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when the blood flow to a portion of the heart muscle is cut off. Prevention entails keeping your blood pressure controlled, keeping your cholesterol controlled, avoiding smoking or quitting if you do as well as regular exercise. Your doctor can help with all of this so regular check-ups is important as well.

Question 7

what are the tips to prevent from death aftet immediate heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Healthy life: Healthy life style, exercise, no smoking, beta-blockers, BP control, reduce stress.

Question 8

what is the best thing to do to prevent death from heart attack? especially when there is no one with medical experience around?

Accepted Answer

Heart attack: Take 6 baby aspirin. Take a beta blocker if you have any (metoprolol, for example). Call ambulance. Do not lie down; remain in sitting position until squad arrives. Stay on line with 911 operator if possible until squad arrives. Minimize exertion to prevent increased demand on heart.

Question 9

could you explain what is angiogram and how to prevent heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Angiogram: It is a form of defining of blood vessel anatomy by injecting contrast liquid. By healthy life style, regular exercise, low fat and low cholesterol diet and appropriate medical therapies could reduce heart attack risk.

Question 10

how to prevent heart attack when already feeling something piercing your heart.

Accepted Answer

Take aspirin: to help limit damage caused. Go to emergency department to be seen immediately.

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