Treat conditions that can worsen heart disease, and encourage heart-healthy habits
By Stephanie Trelogan, Caring.com senior editor
If someone has angina, it's important to treat any other medical problems that might make his heart disease worse. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes are all conditions that need to be properly managed. Talk to his doctor about any concerns you might have.
The key to living well with stable angina is slowing or stopping the progression of CAD. If he doesn't already have a healthy lifestyle, he needs to make some changes. These include:
- Being as active as possible (within the limits of his angina)
- Eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet
- Managing blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Losing excess weight
- Quitting smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke
For more information, see our checklist for helping your parent prevent a heart attack.
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