Activities To Avoid After A Heart Attack

By Sky Joe

Regular physical exercise is extremely beneficial after recovering from a heart attack, there are still certain activities a patient recovering from a heart attack should avoid. It is also absolutely important for anyone recovering from a heart attack to stop smoking. Smoking is a major coronary risk factor that can be eliminated completely. There are many available methods to help in the quitting of smoking.

Alcohol abuse is also a coronary risk factor but it is not directly harmful if it is consumed only in small quantities depending on individual's tolerance level for alcohol. However it should be important to note that alcohol may trigger some abnormal heart rhythms and reduce the pumping action of the heart. Hence it is advisable to only consume alcohol under close medical supervision.

Vigorous competitive or contact sports should also be avoided. Sudden physical exercises such as rapid dancing, running or playing singles tennis soon after meals or alcohol consumptions should also be avoided.

Patients recovering from a heart attack should also take good care of their emotional health by minimizing emotional stress. Emotional stress causes the heart to beat at a faster rate, raises the BP and increases the heart's workload. It is essential to learn how to be realistic, optimistic and methods to relax. Regular exercise and optimistic attitude are very important in reducing any stress. There are current many self-help programs and books which teaches the individual how to manage their emotions.

It is also important to maintain a proper healthy diet after recovering from a heart attack especially if blood cholesterols levels are abnormal and weight issues are a concern. High-cholesterol foods intakes such as red meat, egg yolk, butter, cheese, seafood, ice cream and whole milk should be reduced. A healthier and more appropriate diet should consists of a variety of fish which contain omega-3 fatty acids, egg white, fruits and vegetable. This diet with proper exercise routine will be beneficial.

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