If you have been diagnosed by a doctor with angina, there are several things you can do to help reduce your symptoms.
Be sure, however, that if you have just started having angina attacks that you seek medical attention immediately.
The following 5 methods for reducing angina attacks should only be undertaken AFTER you've been diagnose with chronic stable angina.
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Keep Cholesterol & Triglycerides Under Control Keeping your total cholesterol below 200 and your LDL cholesterol below 100 is important so that your blood flows unrestricted to your heart.
The best way to do this? Outside of medications, the best way to control your cholesterol is by reducing the amount of saturated fat in your diet and increasing the fiber from whole grains.
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Keep Your Weight Under Control All the extra pounds you've added over the years put an incredible load on the heart.
Your heart has to work harder to supply blood to all the extra tissue.
Being overweight can also cause you to have elevated cholesterol levels as well, which makes it harder for blood to circulate.
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Keep Away From Cigarette Smoke Regardless if you smoke or are exposed to second hand smoke on a regular basis, the time is now to clear the air by stopping smoking and steering clear of second hand smoke.
Even being exposed to the smoke of one cigarette reduces the supply of oxygen to your heart, potentially leading to an angina attack.
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Take Aspirin As long as your stomach can handle it, taking one 81mg aspirin every day is really good protection.
It's not going to single handily stop the pain of angina, but it will reduce your risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attacks.
Studies have shown that by taking a single aspirin once a day, you can lessen your chances of having a heart attack by 28%.
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Relax! While emotional stress can be an unavoidable part of life, it's important to reduce it as much as possible.
When tension and anxiety increase, the body's demand for blood and oxygen increase, which can lead to an angina attack.
Regular exercise is a great way to help reduce stress, as is yoga, meditation or deep breathing.
Do some experimentation to help you determine what works best for you.