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Angina and Lifestyle Changes
Angina and Lifestyle ChangesTranscriptAngina is caused by coronary artery disease. Although there are many treatments forangina, none of them cure coronary artery disease. But there are things you can do toprevent an increase in plaque build-up and blockages that can lead to a heart attack.Lead a heart healthy lifestyle. The key to doing this is to reduce your risk factors –things that can cause further damage to your heart.Quit smoking and stay away from second-hand smoke. Reach and maintain a healthyweight. Control your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. Be physically activeand reduce your stress.If you have not already done so, work with your healthcare team to help define yourrisk factors. Making lifestyle changes can be difficult, especially at first. Set realisticgoals. Don’t get discouraged by setbacks, and stay committed.Your healthcare provider may recommend cardiac rehabilitation. Attending cardiacrehabilitation can help you develop the skills you will need to properly care for yourheart and live a healthy life. It is also a great opportunity to work and share with otherslearning to make similar changes.Angina is a serious condition. But with proper treatment and lifestyle changes you canmanage your angina, prevent the progression of coronary artery disease, and lead afull and productive life.“I think the bottom line to all of this is the fact that I’m much healthier today than Iwas a year ago. And I attribute that to the fact that I’ve changed my lifestyle, andgot exercise, and started to pay attention to nutrition.”20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_ha_10219_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient mesh
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