How Can Angina Be Prevented?
You can prevent or lower your risk for angina and
coronary
artery disease (CAD) by making lifestyle changes and treating related
conditions.
Making Lifestyle Changes
Healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent or delay
angina and CAD. To make lifestyle changes, you can:
- Follow a healthy eating plan. (See "How Is Angina Treated" for more information.)
- Quit smoking, if you smoke. Avoid secondhand
smoke.
- Be physically active. Check with your doctor to
find out how much and what kinds of activity are safe for you.
- Learn ways to
handle stress and relax.
Treating Related Conditions
You also can help prevent or delay angina and CAD by
treating related conditions, such as:
- High
blood cholesterol. If you have high cholesterol, follow your doctor's
advice about lowering it. Take medicines as directed to lower your cholesterol.
-
High
blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, follow your doctor's
advice about keeping your blood pressure under control. Take blood pressure
medicines as directed.
- Diabetes. If you have diabetes, follow your doctor's advice
about keeping your blood sugar level under control. Take medicines as directed.
-
Overweight or obesity. If you're overweight or obese, talk to your doctor
about how to lose weight safely.
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