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Reducing Heart Attack Risk




You can reduce your risk of having a heart attackeven if you already have coronary heart disease (CHD) or have had a previous heart attack. The key is to take steps to prevent or control your heart disease risk factors.

Six Key Steps To Reduce Heart Attack Risk

Taking these steps will reduce your risk of having a heart attack:

Stop smoking

Lower high blood pressure

Reduce high blood cholesterol

Aim for a healthy weight

Be physically active each day

Manage diabetes

Choose an item to find out more about that step.


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