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A FTER A A DI GNOSIS OF
HEA A RT DISE SE
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Exercise Is Medicine
As you enter this new phase in your life, living with heart disease, you will notice
that one of the most powerful things you could do is Exercise.
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If your numbers
are above these
Total Cholesterol < 200 mg/dL
normal values, you
are at higher risk
HDL (Good) 40-60 mg/dL
of further damage
< 100 mg/dL to your heart.
LDL (Bad)
Healthy eating is an important factor in helping to reduce your risk. You should
ask your doctor for an individual consultation to discuss your diet. Healthy eating
advice should be tailored to your needs but can also be extended to the whole
family.
Cholesterol
1. High Sodium or salty foods lead to high blood
pressure. This happens because sodium makes your
body retain water increasing the pressure within
your blood vessels.
-If you have a hard time eliminating salt from your
diet then aim to eat 3-6g of salt per day. One gram
of sodium is about 1/2 tsp of salt.
-Studies have shown that if you reduce 1700 mg of
sodium from your diet it can lower your systolic BP
by 4-5 mmHG.
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2. Eating a Mediterranean style diet has been
validated as one of the best ways to eat for heart
health and to prevent a heart attack.
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