Your best action is to reduce risk factors early in your life. The goal is to not have angina, a heart attack, or sudden death in the first place. Although you cannot escape aging, inherited risk, or your sex, certain risk factors are in your control.
Stop smoking and using nicotine in any form.
Treat high blood pressure.
Lower your blood fats (through diet, exercise, and medications).
Keep your weight at a healthy level.
Get better control of your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
Do not use stimulants such as cocaine or amphetamines.
If you already have atherosclerosis and angina, you can learn to take precautions to avoid having symptoms. Avoiding the "triggers" will help keep you comfortable and free of symptoms.
Quit smoking.
Do not use caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines, or other stimulants.
Drink alcohol moderately (no more than 1-2 drinks daily).
Avoid large and heavy meals that leave you feeling "stuffed."
Avoid extremes of emotions.
Exercise sensibly after talking with your health care provider.
The question of exercise for a person with angina is important. Exercise is recommended.
If you have been exercising strenuously, you may need to cut back to avoid symptoms.
If you have not been exercising, or have been exercising moderately, talk to your health care provider first about physical activity that will be safe and comfortable for you.
Your health care provider may recommend that you take an aspirin every day.
Aspirin has been shown to reduce the risk of a second heart attack in people who have already had one and may reduce the risk of a first heart attack.
Taking aspirin is not without risks, especially in elderly people, people with digestive diseases or blood clotting disorders, and people who take certain types of medications.
Allergy to aspirin is not uncommon. Tell your health care provider if you are allergic to aspirin or have a reaction to aspirin.
Circulatory System
Circulatory System, or cardiovascular system, in humans, the combined function of the heart, blood, and blood vessels to transport oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues throughout the body and carry away waste products. Among its vital functions, the circulatory system increases the flow of blood to meet increased energy demands during exercise and regulates body temperature.
