Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, although it is a situation that may be preventable.
Myocardial infarction carries a high mortality due to the obstruction of the passage of blood in a coronary artery. And although this moment is not foreseeable and usually takes everyone by surprise, the reality is that a myocardial infarction is also preventable.
How to prevent an acute myocardial infarction?
The risk of suffering an acute myocardial infarction can be reduced by using measures that help prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases. So, the question is what to do to prevent a heart attack.
To prevent a heart attack, it is necessary to identify the daily actions that can cause it and try to modify them, this includes:
- Tobacco use.
- An unhealthy diet.
- Physical inactivity
Due to the foregoing, serious physical problems can arise such as:
- High blood pressure.
- High blood sugar.
- High blood lipid concentration.
These three factors are the most important in causing a myocardial infarction. So, by eating a healthy diet, performing frequent physical exercise, seeking to have a weight close to the ideal, and not smoking you can prevent the development of acute myocardial infarction.
This content is for informational purposes and does not replace any consultation with the specialist. If you want to know more information on how to prevent a heart attack come to the ABC Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Center, we can provide you with specialized attention. Contact us! Acute Myocardial Infarction – AMI Code
Fuente:
https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/43402/9243546724_spa.pdf
https://www.imss.gob.mx/salud-en-linea/infarto
https://www.mayoclinic.org/es/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/symptoms-causes/syc-20373106
https://www.gob.mx/salud/es/articulos/atencion-oportuna-fundamental-para-prevenir-y-atender-enfermedades-cardiovasculares?idiom=es
