Your overall level of physical fitness will determine how well your heart can compensate.



The standard tips for healthy heart living still apply. Maintain a healthy weight, eat right for your heart, get active, avoid tobacco products and get regular health screenings. The majority of these are lifestyle changes, but getting regular health screenings can start right now!

Preventative medicine is not just about avoiding illnesses and disease. It gives the control back to the patient and community to resist diseases and prolong life.

Be sure to get regular medical care from your primary care physician. Even though you have a cardiologist, you still need a primary care doctor.