You indicated that you either have a history with or are concerned about heart disease. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death in the United States, is caused by the accumulation of plaque within the arteries, resulting in reduced blood flow to the heart. This restricted blood flow causes an interruption of blood supply, which can injure the heart muscle.
Fortunately, heart disease is preventable.
Changes you can make to your lifestyle include:
- Getting more exercise
- Quitting smoking
- Monitoring and controlling your blood pressure
- Taking fish oil and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplements