Prevention is the key to managing the risk for heart disease. Diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol contribute to the development of coronary artery disease. These illnesses must be well-managed, in order to minimize this contribution.

Prevention of acute coronary syndrome includes:

• Regular exercise program.
• Eat a healthy diet:
• Low cholesterol diet.
• Low fat diet.
• Low salt diet.
• Weight loss if you are overweight.
• Stop smoking.
• Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
• Reduce stress.