Reported on Express, Tuesday (1/8), lack of blood to the heart can seriously damage the heart muscle and life threatening. The main cause of heart attack is coronary heart disease which occurs when blood vessels that supply the heart are blocked by cholesterol deposits. When the deposits break, blood clots develop at the site of rupture and trigger a heart attack.
According to the National Health Service (NHS) public health service program in the UK, the most effective way to prevent heart attacks is to make healthy lifestyle changes. At least, there are three main steps that must be taken to protect yourself from a heart attack.
Reduce fatty and unhealthy foods
An unhealthy diet high in saturated fat can cause arteries to become blocked with cholesterol. This is because foods with high saturated fat also contain a lot of cholesterol. Foods high in saturated fat, including meat pies, sausages and fatty cuts of meat, butter, cream, cheese, and cakes and biscuits.
Quit smoking
The NHS says, smoking is a major risk factor for heart attacks. The activity causes clogged arteries and increases blood pressure.
