What to do after surviving a heart attack
the aftermath of a heart attack
a heart attack is a life threatening medical condition in which the blood flowing to the heart suddenly stops
damage to surrounding tissues occurs immediately
surviving a heart attack alternately depends on the severity of the condition
as well as how quickly it is treated
you'll need to be treated for coronary heart disease after you survive a heart attack
and he runs to the correct form of treatment may help prevent future heart attacks
the thought of another heart attack is a frightening prospect knowing what to do after
surviving one can significantly reduce the odds of suffering from another attack
take ITE easy take it easy until your Dr. Says Tsao a heart attack is a life threatening event
you are lucky to have survived such a serious medical event
you might start feeling better within a couple of weeks but it's crucial that you avoid pushing yourself too soon
it may take up to three months before your Dr. Gives you can send to go back to work
ease back gradually into your everyday routines so you don't risk a relapse
you may have to modify your daily activities if they are stressful
your Dr. Will likely advise you to hold off on sex and other physical activities for at least two weeks
medications clarify any questions about medications
the medications are just one part of a typical post heart attack treatment plan
the medications your Dr. Prescribes you will be based on how much your heart tissue was damaged as well as your other risk factors
your Dr. Might prescribe drugs for high blood pressure hypertension
high cholesterol chest pain
diabetes weight loss
over all discomfort rehab inter cardiac rehab
you'll need to enter a cardiac rehabilitation program as well
these programs are run by doctors and other medical professionals and are designed to
monitor your condition and recovery process after a heart attack
along with education about lifestyle changes your cardiac risk factors will be monitored to ensure a healthy recovery
the a ha recommends that you monitor your cardiac risk factors
possible goal numbers for your risk factors include blood pressure lower than 149 Deitz MM HT
waist circumference lower than 35 inches for women and lower than 40 inches for men body mass index
BMI that room 18.5 and 24.9
blood cholesterol under 180 MG slash DL
blood glucose under 100 mg slash DL
during times of normal fasting
you will obtain regular readings of these metrics during cardiac rehabilitation
however it helps to be aware of these numbers well beyond rehab the makeover your lifestyle
a heart healthy lifestyle can complement a medical treatment plan for heart disease
consider your current lifestyle habits and look for ways you might improve them
exercise as long as your Dr. Gives you the go ahead you may begin an exercise program after you have recovered from a heart attack
or egg you'll are exercised is certainly important for weight maintenance
but it also works your muscles the most important muscle being your heart
any form of exercise that gets your blood pumping is beneficial
when it comes to heart health
however aerobic exercises best examples include swimming
bicycling jogging or running
walking at a moderate to brisk pace
these forms of exercise help increase the amount of oxygen in your body and also
strengthen the heart's ability to pump it through the bloodstream to the rest of your body
as an added bonus the Mcgill a rare obit exercise also helps reduce hypertension
stress and cholesterol
if you notice any unusual symptoms during exercise
such as prolonged shortness of breath we clams or chest pain stop right away and call 911
eight white a low-fat low calorie diet has been proven to help prevent the risk for a heart attack
however if you have already had a heart attack eating right is simply a must to prevent future occurrences
a void Trans fats and saturated fats whenever possible
these fats directly contribute to plaque formation in the arteries
when your arteries become clogged
blood can no longer flow to the heart resulting in a heart attack eating too many calories and being overweight can also strain your heart
controlling your weight and eating a balance of plant foods
lean meats and low fat dairy products can help avoid an animal fats
instead eight fats that come from plant sources such as olive oil or nuts
quit smoking you may have considered quitting in the past
but doing so is even more crucial after a heart attack
smoking is a risk factor for heart disease because it increases your blood pressure and risk for clots by reducing oxygen cells within the
bloodstream this means that your heart works hard are to pump blood and has fewer healthy oxygen cells to maintain a optimal performance
quitting now can significantly improve your overall health and also reduce the occurrence of future heart attacks
be sure to avoid secondhand smoke as this poses similar dangers in terms of heart health control other risk factors
heart disease can run in families but the majority of heart attacks may be attributed to lifestyle choices aside from diet
and exercise and smoking habits it's important to control other risk factors that might contribute to future heart attacks
talk to your Dr. About hypertension
high cholesterol Dia beat us
tie roig disease unusual amounts of stress
the mental health concerns
such as anxiety and depression
know when to seek medical attention
you're at a huge risk for having another heart attack after you recover from your first one
it is vital that you stay in tune with your body and report any symptoms to your Dr. Immediately
even if they only seem slight
call 911 if you experience
sudden and extreme fatigue chest pain and pain that travels to one or both are miss rapid heartbeat sweaty mess without exercising
dizziness and or faint as lead swelling
shortness of breath long-term outlook improving your heart held after a heart attack
depends on how well you add here to your doctor's treatment plan
it also depends on your ability to identify potential problems
you should also be aware of the difference in treatment outcomes between men and women post heart attack
the searchers found that 42% of women die within one year of having a heart attack
compared to 24% of men the centers for disease control and prevention CDC
estimates that 735,000 people have heart attacks in every year in the U.S. and that 210,000 of these are second heart attacks
knowing your risk factors and making over your lifestyle can help you become a survivor for life
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