The culprit causes myocardial infarction

Coronary disease is common in the group of cardiovascular diseases that lead to myocardial infarction, due to age, gender, genes and especially lifestyle.

According to keckmedicine, coronary artery disease (CHD) is a narrowing of small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Angina pectoris, a burning sensation, like a pinch, suffocating in the chest to the point of difficulty breathing . is a manifestation of coronary artery disease. If left untreated, it can take away the patient's life at any time.

Risk factors cannot be changed

1. Age : The risk of coronary artery disease increases with age.
2. Gender : Men are at a higher risk of coronary artery disease than women of menstrual age. After menopause, the risk of coronary artery disease also increases.
3. Gene or race : If parents have cardiovascular diseases, you are at a higher risk than others. African Americans, American Americans, Indians, Hawaiians and some Asian Americans are at a higher risk of heart disease.

Coronary heart disease can lead to very dangerous heart attacks.(Photo: cardiodx.com).

Risk factors may change

1. No smoking : If you smoke, quit smoking.
2. Cholesterol control : Control through diet, exercise and medication use.
3. High blood pressure control : Your blood pressure readings should be controlled, especially if your blood pressure is high, pay attention to diet, exercise and medication, if needed.
4. Diabetes control : Just like high blood pressure, if you have diabetes, pay special attention to diet, exercise and taking the right medicines.
5. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day : Keep weight by eating healthy foods, eating less and participating in a weight loss program if you need to lose weight.
6. Stress control : You should attend a sports class, leisure club or maybe meditate or yoga.
7. Limit drinking alcohol : Do not drink alcohol over the prescribed amount.

Good nutrition is important for your cardiovascular health and helps you control some risk factors.

1. Diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
2. Choose lean proteins, such as chicken, fish, beans .
3. Drink low-fat milk like 1% milk and other low-fat foods.
4. Avoid sodium (salt) and fat in fried, prepared and baked foods.
5. Eat less animal foods that contain cheese, cream or eggs.
6. Read the label and stay away from "saturated fat" and anything that contains partially or "hydrogenated" "hydrogenated" fats. These foods are often combined with unhealthy fats.