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Precautions to take after stents implant?

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Stents become a necessary part of person’s body after the Angioplasty . A Person should be careful about the benefits and Harms caused by stents. There should be some changes brought about in the life too when it comes to stress handling and dietary habits. The stent implant does not guarantee cure of the heart disease. It helps in saving the life at critical moments by restoring blood flow, but it cannot prevent another such event in the future. It is necessary to take care after the stent implant is done to avoid future risks to the heart and to the life. It is necessary to follow the heart healthy steps below after stent implant: Adopt a heart healthy diet plan Shift to a good exercise regime Try to always remain physically fit. Consult the doctor time and again Go for medical tests once in a year Regularly take the prescribed medicines without fail Keep regular check on Blood Pressure and Diabetes (if suffering) Stop smoking Maintain a healthy weight ...

What are the causes of Cardiovascular disease

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The Cardiovascular diseases causes vary from person to person and these diseases are associated with the heart.  The condition is also known as Atherosclerosis which develops when a plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries.  This buildup of the plaque over the years narrows the arteries which carries the blood to the heart.  As a result it becomes hard for blood to flow through.  This condition results in the formation of a blood clot in the arteries which eventually leads to heart attack or stroke. The major causes can be defined as Lifestyle, High stress levels and No exercise. It is always advisable to get a medical-check once you cross the age of 40. This will help in nipping the causes of Cardiovascular diseases and a lifestyle change can be brought which may help in living a disease free life. Today, as the medical science as advanced so much, doctors offer medication which includes blood thiners also. So, its always advisable to keep a proper check on th...