Six Key Steps to Reduce Heart Attack Risk

You can decrease your danger of having a heart attack—even if you already have coronary heart disease (CHD) or have had a earlier heart attack. The key is to take steps to prevent or manage your heart disease risk factors.

Six Key Steps to Reduce Heart Attack Risk
Taking these steps will decrease your risk of having a heart attack:

• Stop smoking 
• Lower high blood pressure 
• Reduce high blood cholesterol 
• Aim for a healthy weight 
• Keep yourself physically active 
• Control diabetes