Prevention is the key to managing the risk for coronary artery disease. 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 coronary artery disease include:

• 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.