How to reduce the risk of a heart attack04 Apr
Heart Attacks are the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Heart Attacks are caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart, and often results in a heart attack.
Each year, about 1.1 million Americans suffer a heart attack. About 460,000 of those heart attacks are fatal. About half of those deaths occur within 1 hour of the start of symptoms and before the person reaches the hospital.
To reduce risks of heart attacks the following steps should be taken:
Stop smoking
Smoking greatly increases the risk of heart attacks in both men and women. It also increases the risk of a second heart attack among survivors. Quitting smoking greatly reduces the risk of a heart attack. One year after quitting, the risk drops to about one-half that of current smokers and gradually returns to normal in persons without heart disease. Even among persons with heart disease, the risk also drops sharply one year after quitting smoking… Read More
