Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet: In short, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, a diet high in soluble fiber such as oatmeal, whole grains, legumes such as kidney beans, chick peas. Eating fish also has heart-healthy benefits as they are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can protect your heart from blood clot formation, thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks. You should also eat a diet low in salt.
Lifestyle Modifications: This can involve giving up smoking, losing weight, increasing your physical activity, decreasing your stress levels by taking up Yoga or meditation or other relaxation techniques.
Taking Medications: Your doctor may prescribe medications that can help prevent blood clots, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It is important though that you take these medications regularly as prescribed by your doctor.
