Which of the following decreases the risk of coronary artery disease and lower blood pressure?

Summary

• Several risk factors can contribute to a person’s risk of coronary heart disease (also known as heart disease). Usually, heart disease is caused by a combination of risk factors rather than a single risk factor.
• You can reduce your risk of heart disease by quitting smoking, following a heart-healthy eating pattern, being physically active, managing your weight, cutting down on alcohol and looking after your mental health.
• Your doctor may prescribe medicines to reduce your risk of heart disease, depending on your level of risk and other health conditions.

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• Healthy eating and lifestyle changes can help to manage high blood pressure.

• Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.

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Summary

• Diet is an important risk factor in coronary heart disease.
• Food-related risk factors include obesity, high blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes and a diet high in saturated fats.
• A low-saturated fat, high-fibre, high plant food diet can substantially reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

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• Aortic stenosis may be congenital (present from before birth), but is often diagnosed during teenage years.

• No special diet or 'miracle food' can cure arthritis, but some conditions may be helped by avoiding or including certain foods.

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Content on this website is provided for information purposes only. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. The information and materials contained on this website are not intended to constitute a comprehensive guide concerning all aspects of the therapy, product or treatment described on the website. All users are urged to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis and answers to their medical questions and to ascertain whether the particular therapy, service, product or treatment described on the website is suitable in their circumstances. The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website.

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