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What Can I Do To Have A Healthy Heart?
I am 53, have taken treatment for high blood pressure for years, have high cholesterol and my father died at 51 of coronary occlusion. I have recently had a few chest/epigastric pains and had a clear ECG, electrocardiogram and a good 24 hour BP monitor-average 119/68. I have lost a stone in two months, walk for 30 minutes at least 4 times a week and have reduced my dietary fats-also take Benecol. However I am terrified of having a heart attack-is there anything else I can do-I do NOT smoke!!
Mon, 6 May 2019
Hi,
You should maintain your blood sugar, lipid profile and blood pressure under control. Continue what you are doing. In addition, avoid day to day stress. Try meditation, relaxation techniques as deep breathing exercises. Do not take stress, if you keep your risk factors under control, there is a little risk of a heart attack.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
You should maintain your blood sugar, lipid profile and blood pressure under control. Continue what you are doing. In addition, avoid day to day stress. Try meditation, relaxation techniques as deep breathing exercises. Do not take stress, if you keep your risk factors under control, there is a little risk of a heart attack.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
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