CHD Prevention

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is largely preventable and is often caused by fatty deposits forming on the inside lining of the arteries.  The risk of developing these fatty deposits is increased if a patient:

• smokes

• is obese or overweight

• has high blood pressure

• has a high blood cholesterol level

• does not take regular exercise

• has a thrombosis (blot clot within an artery or vein)

• has diabetes

• has a family history of heart attack or angina

The good news is that everyone can make changes to their lifestyle to cut the risk of developing CHD in the future and these include eating a healthy and balanced diet, exercising regularly, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption and keeping blood pressure and diabetes under control.

Click here to visit the British Heart Foundation website for tips on how to keep your heart healthy.

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