Good evening dear Steemingzen members, how are you? I hope you are all well and always in God's protection. On the occasion of this morning, allow me @muhammadhidayatt to post on the SteemingCommunity and the theme I will discuss here is: 7 Healthy Lifestyles After Having a Heart Attack.

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A heart attack is a medical emergency that can affect our entire life and can be fatal. However, by adopting healthier lifestyle changes and following doctor's guidelines, we can play a big role in recovery, as well as help prevent future heart attacks.

Interventional cardiologist Grant Reed, MD, says that a heart attack should be treated like a life-changing experience. And we need to take an active role in health, in order to help recover from a heart attack.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 1 in 5 people who have a heart attack will usually be hospitalized for a second time within ± 5 years. However, with proper self-care and a focus on health, we can reduce the risk of relapse.

Recovery Time.

Most people are able to return to work or resume activities between two weeks and three months after a heart attack. However, individual recovery time also depends on a number of factors, including:

• How early a heart attack occurs and how to treat it.
• Size and severity of heart attack.
• Our health and habits before a heart attack occurs.
• Lifestyle changes we make after a heart attack.

said Dr Reed, "The most common reason for a heart attack is a sudden blockage of the heart arteries. And the effect of a heart attack generally depends on how much the blood vessel is blocked and for how long."

Patients who are treated quickly and appropriately may have milder symptoms and fewer long-term consequences. That is why it is very important to know the signs of a heart attack and seek medical attention immediately if you think you are experiencing one.

Change your lifestyle to be healthier.

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After leaving the hospital, a person with a heart attack is usually advised to follow a cardiac rehabilitation program designed to maintain a healthy heart through weight management, nutrition, exercise, and other risk reduction.

Cardiac rehabilitation, which usually lasts 36 sessions, is an outpatient program of exercise supervised and guided by an exercise physiologist. In cardiac rehabilitation, we will also learn various habits and lifestyles that are more heart healthy. Including the following:

1. Exercise regularly.

Exercise is an important element of recovering from a heart attack and leading a healthier life for our hearts. In cardiac rehabilitation, we will be monitored to see symptoms and changes in heart rhythm during exercise and also see progress over time.

First, we will determine the functional capacity (our ability to physically perform daily activities), which is impaired after a heart attack.

2. Eat heart-healthy foods.

Dietary changes to minimize saturated fat and cholesterol, and reduce salt intake are essential. The Mediterranean diet, for example, is considered one of the healthiest diets for the heart because it promotes:

• Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and nuts.
• Include some fish and poultry while limiting red and processed meats.
• Reduce consumption of milk and sugar.

3. Lowering Blood pressure.

Chronic high blood pressure is directly linked to cardiovascular disease. However, weight loss, exercise, decreased salt intake, and prescription medications can all help lower our blood pressure.

said Dr Reed, "Achieving blood pressure to a target of less than 130/80 mmHg can help reduce stress on the heart and the risk of heart attack and stroke in the future."

4. Maintain a healthy weight.

Eating a healthy diet and exercising more can help us lose weight for a healthier heart.

5. Focus on mental health.

Doctor Cho said that people tend to underestimate the mental trauma caused by a heart attack. Though a heart attack can affect the mental condition of patients and their families.

A study also shows that people who have heart disease are more likely to develop depression than those who don't. That is, it is very important to protect our mental health after a heart attack. So, don't ignore your mood swings and watch out for symptoms of depression like sadness, fatigue, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities.

If you start to experience these feelings, call your healthcare provider or doctor to discuss them.

6. Manage stress.

Cardiac rehabilitation will also teach us that stress reduction techniques to try to improve mental and emotional health can reduce the chances of a future heart attack.

7. Quit smoking.

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It is very important to stop smoking after we have a heart attack. Seek help from a healthcare provider if you need help breaking the habit.

People who smoke are four times more likely to die of heart disease than non-smokers. In fact, research shows that smokers who continue the habit after a heart attack are three times more likely to die than those who choose to quit.

Reference sources: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/heart-attack-recovery/

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