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Lifestyle changes

There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make that may help reduce the occurrence of angina. These include:2

  • Avoiding eating so much that you feel stuffed, if your angina is triggered by large meals
  • Reducing stress in your daily life and avoiding potentially stressful situations
  • Changing your diet. Talk with your cardiologist about dietary changes that may be right for you
  • Quitting nicotine use in all forms
  • Losing weight if you are overweight or obese. Talk with your cardiologist before starting any weight loss program
  • Get more physically active. Talk with your cardiologist about what types of exercise or activity are right for you
  • Taking all of your medications as prescribed

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*If you experience angina that doesn't go away with rest or nitroglycerin, seek medical attention immediately.

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