Prevention is the key to managing the risk for heart disease and angina. Other conditions such as 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 the progression of coronary artery disease.

Lifestyle choices that help to prevent cardiac syndrome x include:

• Stop smoking.
• Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
• Avoid alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation:
• For men: no more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day
• For women: no more than 1 alcoholic beverage per day
• Eat a healthy heart diet:
• Low cholesterol diet
• Low fat diet
• Low salt diet
• Weight loss if you are overweight
• Reduce stress
• Follow an exercise plan developed with your doctor.