Chandigarh: PGI issues precautions on preventing heart diseases

However, doctors also prescribed regular physical exercise to all, amounting to at least 150 minutes of exercise for the week in total, ideally distributed over five days in the week. Exercise, according to the advisory, will also decrease stress levels, which can potentially be a cause for various cardiac diseases. “It is also important to eat right. Focus on consuming high quality protein and increase intake of whole foods, including fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Most importantly, decrease the amount of daily salt consumption, especially if you are already a heart patient,” says Sharma.

The cardiologist also advised the patients of cardio-vascular diseases to prepare for the winter season well in advance by stalking up on their medication so that they do not miss any dose.

Furthermore, he stressed on taking the medicine at the right time of the day. “Normally, we advise people to take medication right after breakfast, but that can turn out to be vague because people these days have breakfast at odd timings. So it’s best for them to take the medicine as soon as they wake up and not delay their medication,” advised the doctor.

He also gave suggestions for lifestyle changes, including reduction of weight, cutting down on alcohol consumption, and quitting smoking.